A nurse notes a provider frequently arrives to the unit with bloodshot eyes and smells like alcohol after lunch. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Inform the state medical board for an immediate investigation.

Counsel the provider to determine the cause of the substance abuse.

Notify the nursing supervisor of the concerns.

Encourage clients to change to a different provider.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Rationale:

A. Inform the state medical board for an immediate investigation is not the initial step; concerns should first be reported to appropriate facility personnel.

B. Counsel the provider to determine the cause of the substance abuse is not the nurse’s role; this is a serious issue that requires reporting rather than counseling.

C. Notify the nursing supervisor of the concerns is the appropriate initial step to address the issue according to facility protocol.

D. Encourage clients to change to a different provider is not within the nurse’s scope of practice for handling the provider's behavior and does not address the root issue.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Assigning an RN to perform a central line dressing change is appropriate as it requires specialized skills and knowledge.

B. Assigning an AP to perform glucometer monitoring is within their scope of practice and is a suitable task.

C. Assigning two APs to ambulate clients is reasonable if the workload requires it.

D. Assigning a new graduate nurse to perform a wet-to-dry dressing change may be inappropriate if it requires more experience and skill than the new graduate has.

A. A client who has COPD and the capillary refill time on both hands is 4 seconds B. A client who has late-stage cirrhosis and whose breath has a fruity odor C. A client who has a nasogastric tube for decompression and the gastric aspirate is green with a pH of 5.3 D. A client who had an indwelling urinary catheter removed 5 hr ago and has not voided

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Capillary refill time of 4 seconds is concerning but less urgent compared to immediate post-catheter removal issues.

B. Fruity breath odor in late-stage cirrhosis could indicate a metabolic issue but is less immediate than issues related to urinary output.

C. Green gastric aspirate with a pH of 5.3 is within normal range for NG tube decompression.

D. A client who has not voided 5 hours after catheter removal is at risk for urinary retention or other complications and should be assessed immediately.

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