A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has osteoporosis and a new prescription for alendronate. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. The examination light of the ophthalmoscope should be directed toward the client's eye, not the client's face.

B. When examining the left eye, the nurse should stand on the right side of the client to facilitate proper alignment of the ophthalmoscope with the client's eye.

C. Dimming the lights in the room may improve visualization of the client's internal eye

structures, but it is not typically necessary for ophthalmoscopic examination and may hinder the nurse's ability to assess the client effectively.

D. Placing the ophthalmoscope directly against the client's forehead would not facilitate proper examination of the internal eye structures and may cause discomfort to the client.

A. Insert an indwelling catheter if the client has not voided in 3 hr: This task is within the LPN’s scope of practice, including sterile procedures such as catheterization. The RN retains the responsibility to evaluate the client’s overall status but may direct the LPN to insert a catheter under specific conditions.
B. Obtain the abdominal girth now and every 4 hr: This is a non-sterile, routine measurement and would be more appropriately assigned to assistive personnel rather than an LPN.
C. Assess and document the level of consciousness every hour: Assessment of neurological status requires RN-level clinical judgment, particularly in clients at risk for hepatic encephalopathy.
D. Measure the amount of gastric drainage every 2 hr: Although within an LPN’s scope, this task is repetitive and routine and may be more appropriate for assistive personnel under supervision.