A nurse is delegating tasks on a medical-surgical unit. Which task is appropriate for the nurse to delegate to an experienced unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

Mrs. M, the bed-bound dementia patient, has a new pressure ulcer forming. What should be your initial response?

Mr. L, with CHF and abnormal vital signs (BP 88/50, HR 115), is reporting dizziness. Who should assess him first?

List and define the three features that make survey research attractive. (6)

The CNA reports that Ms. K has a blood glucose level of 320 mg/dL and asks what to do. What is the most appropriate response?

Which of the following questions would be preferable for asking about food shopping habits? Consider the use of reference periods and level of measurement.

Mrs. M, the bed-bound dementia patient, requires repositioning every two hours. Who should perform this task?

Mr. L, the CHF patient, is now experiencing shortness of breath. You assess him and find that he has an SpO2 of 89%, increased work of breathing, and persistent dizziness. What is your next step as the LPN?

Which of the following statements concerning the use of tape recorders best reflects current practice for intensive interviewing?

Field notes are the primary means of recording participant observation data.