Rn HESI Management NGN

Rn HESI Management NGN ( 48 Questions)

It is most important to assign which client to a registered nurse rather than a practical nurse (PN)?



Correct Answer: B

Choice A rationale: Vital signs within the normal range two hours after receiving  morphine do not indicate an immediate need for intervention by a registered nurse. Choice B rationale: A client reporting severe pain one hour after receiving  hydromorphone requires assessment and intervention by a registered nurse to  determine the cause of the pain and implement appropriate measures. Hydromorphone  is a potent opioid analgesic that can cause serious side effects such as respiratory  depression, sedation, hypotension, and constipation. A registered nurse has the  knowledge and skills to monitor these effects and intervene if necessary.

Choice C rationale: Changing a fentanyl transdermal patch is a routine procedure and  can be safely performed by a practical nurse. 

Choice D rationale: A postoperative client reporting incisional pain requires assessment,  but the pain level alone does not indica




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