The RN observes all of these actions being taken by a staff nurse who has floated to the unit. Which action requires that the RN intervene?
A) The float nurse obtains burn cultures when the patient has a temperature of 95.2° F.
B) The float nurse calls the health care provider for an insulin order when a nondiabetic patient has an elevated serum glucose.
C) The float nurse administers as-needed fentanyl (Sublimaze) IV to a patient 5 minutes before a dressing change.
D) The float nurse lowers room temperature to 76° F during the dressing change of a patient with large burns.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q17: Which of these patients is most appropriate
Q18: A patient with burns of the upper
Q19: The nurse determines that fluid replacement for
Q20: Six hours after a thermal burn injury
Q21: To provide wound care for the patient
Q23: A patient with extensive electrical burn injuries
Q24: Two weeks after admission for major burns,
Q25: A patient in the acute phase of
Q26: Which of these nursing actions should be
Q27: Which action should the nurse take first
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents