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Question 1 of 5

A nursing care plan states, 'Assist the patient to the bedside commode PRN.' When will this patient get this assistance to the commode?

A. Whenever needed
B. At bedtime
C. During the night
D. During the day

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Whenever needed

Question 2 of 5

A client is about to have a TENS unit attached for pain relief. Which of the following actions is most appropriate in this situation?

A. Inform the client that he may experience tingling sensations.
B. Connect the TENS unit before the client goes to bed for the night.
C. Inform the client that the TENS unit may have pain-reducing effects for 10 to 15 days.
D. After treatment, inform the client that he may not use a TENS unit again for at least 2 weeks.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Inform the client that he may experience tingling sensations.

Question 3 of 5

The supervising RN asks you to bring the unit's collected lab specimens to the lab 'stat'. You should ______________.

A. not decline this task because nurses do not handle 'stats'.
B. run this errand as promptly as possible
C. run this errand immediately and without delay
D. Complete this task before the end of your shift or after your lunch.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: run this errand immediately and without delay

Question 4 of 5

Who is most likely to arrange the discharge of a patient to their own home, a nursing home, or an assisted living facility?

A. A physical therapist
B. A speech therapist
C. A social worker
D. An occupational therapist

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A social worker

Question 5 of 5

Who is the center of care?

A. The doctor
B. The administrator
C. The patient
D. The nurse

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The patient

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