Assignment Sarah is a 69-year old female that presented to the emergency department with shortness of breath. Her past medical history includes heart failure and COPD. Her pulse oximetry on room air is 82%. You notify the provider, and he orders oxygen at 2 L via nasal cannula NC. Sarah’s chest x-ray reveals bilateral pneumonia. […]
What potential problems can occur based on the above findings? How would you provide multidimensional care for Sarah?
Multi-Dimensional Care Sarah is 69 years old female that presented to the emergency department with shortness of breath. Her past medical history includes heart failure and COPD.Her pulse oximetry on room air is 82%. You notify the provider, and orders oxygen at2L via nasal cannula NC.Sarah’s chest x-ray reveals bilateral pneumonia. Her arterial blood gas […]
Discuss what are the responsibilities of the professional nurse when delegating tasks to an LPN, LVN, or NAP?
Study Questions 1. What are the responsibilities of the professional nurse when delegating tasks to an LPN, LVN, or NAP? 2. What factors need to be considered when delegating tasks? 3. What is the difference between delegation and assignment? 4. What are the nurse manager’s legal responsibilities in supervising NAP? 5. Review the scenario on […]