A nurse on a pediatric unit is caring for a child and his family. His parents define family as a husband, wife, and child. This definition is which type of family form?

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.

Client 3: Collect and label specimen.

Assistive personnel- Assistive personnel can handle the collection and labeling of specimens, which is a routine task that does not require advanced clinical judgment.

Client 1: Perform prescribed procedure.

Practical Nurse- Insertion of a nasogastric tube is a procedure that requires clinical skills and knowledge, making it appropriate for a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to perform.

Client 3: Administer prescribed medication.

Practical Nurse- Administering medication is within the scope of practice for a practical nurse, as they are trained to handle medications and monitor their effects.

Client 4: Perform prescribed testing.

Assistive personnel- Testing such as using a glucometer for blood glucose monitoring can be performed by assistive personnel under the supervision of a registered nurse or practical nurse.

Client 4: Provide prescribed wound care.

Practical Nurse- Wound care, especially for a non-healing wound and cellulitis, requires clinical assessment and skills that a practical nurse is trained to provide.

Client 2: Transport client for diagnostic testing.

Assistive personnel- Transporting clients to diagnostic testing is a task that can be safely performed by assistive personnel.