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A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is delegating client care. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to assistive personnel?

Instructing a client on self-administration of a tap water enema

Suctioning a client's long-term tracheostomy

Performing a dressing change on a client's peripherally inserted central catheter

Using a pain rating scale to monitor a client's pain level

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

Rating the pain scale of a client is a low risk task that can be performed by assistive personnel

A. Self-administration of a tap water enema requires careful training which is the responsibility of a nurse

B. Suctioning a tracheostomy tube is a risky procedure within the scope of a registered nurse

C. Replacing a dressing is a procedure that requires infection control measures therefore a nursing intervention

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Anthrax is a bacterial infection caused by Bacillus anthracis and requires antibiotics to prevent systemic spread of infection. Antibiotics help to prevent multiplication of bacterial infections leading to reduced severity and extent of disease.

A. Antivirals have no role against a bacterial infection

B. A surgical mask only has a role in inhalational anthrax

D. An N95 respirator mask is useful in cases of inhalational anthrax

A. Use clean gloves rather than sterile gloves for colostomy care. B. Store opened bottles of normal saline in a refrigerator for up to 48 hr. C. Return unused supplies from the bedside to the unit's supply stock. D. wait to dispose of sharps containers until they are completely full.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. For colostomy care, clean gloves are generally sufficient, as the procedure does not require a sterile field. This approach can reduce costs associated with using sterile supplies unnecessarily while maintaining proper hygiene.

B. Refrigeration of saline for 48hrs compromises sterility increasing risk of infections

C. Returning unused supplies helps manage inventory effectively and reduces waste, contributing to cost containment. However, many facilities have specific policies regarding returning supplies, so this must be done in accordance with those policies.

D. Completely full sharp containers are a hazard in the work in the environment and can lead to more harm

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