Practice Question
An RN is making nursing staff assignments for his team consisting of himself, two licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and an assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following clients should he, as an RN, should see first?
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Correct Answer:
The client who is actively dying and requires IV pain medication
Rationale:
🟦 Actively dying clients require continuous, comprehensive RN-level assessment and judgment.
🟦 IV pain medication administration involves titration, monitoring for adverse effects, and rapid response, which fall under RN scope of practice.
🟦 End-of-life care includes complex symptom management and psychosocial support that cannot be delegated.
🟦 This client represents the highest acuity and instability on the unit.
🟦 The RN must prioritize this client to ensure comfort, safety, and dignity.
The client who requires frequent ambulation
🟦 Frequent ambulation is a routine, predictable nursing task.
🟦 This intervention can be safely delegated to assistive personnel.
The client who is 3 days postoperative and requires a dressing change
🟦 Postoperative dressing changes at day 3 are expected and stable.
🟦 This care is within the scope of practice of an LPN under RN supervision.
The client who is in protective isolation
🟦 Protective isolation indicates infection-prevention needs, not immediate instability.
🟦 Routine care can be provided by LPNs or AP using proper precautions.
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This question is from Custom- F 25 Exam 3 Modules 37. 14, 39-st which contains 30 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Leadership & Management
- Answer Choices: 4