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Which is an example of behavior that describes driving forces? (Select all that apply):

The nurse in the emergency department (ED) is caring for a 41-year-old male client.    Nurse’s Notes Emergency Department 1100: Client reports nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, fever, and constipation for the past 2 weeks and abdominal pain rated 7/10 on the Numerical Rating Scale for 1 week. Client states, “The abdominal pain started after my 7-year-old child accidentally kicked me in the stomach.” Client plays soccer with the child one a week. Vital signs: T 103.4℉ (39.7℃),  P 92, RR 22, BP 130/86, pulse oximetry reading 98% on room air. No significant past medical or surgical history. Body mass index (BMI) of 32. Drinks alcohol only during socal occassions, usually 3 beverages. Smokes cigarettes during social occassions. 

After giving a medication to the client, the nurse realizes the wrong dose was administered. What should the nurse do first?

Which criterion is essential for the nurse to consider prior to delegation of a task to the nursing assistive personnel (NAP)?

A client requests “something for nausea”.  Which level of priority is demonstrated when the nurse administers the medication?

The nurse receives report from the registered nurse (RN) and is responsible for the four clients listed below.  Which client will the nurse assess first?

The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which assessment finding should the nurse be most concerned with?

Which is a common cause of under-delegation?

Nancy is a sixteen-year-old high school junior.  For the last three months, Nancy has insisted that she hates school and often refuses to get up in the mornings.  She sleeps most of the day and refuses to talk to her friends. Although Nancy was once an active, friendly young woman, she has dropped out of all clubs and groups, including her church group.   When her parents insist that she attends school, Nancy spends most of the day near tears.  Her grades are, unsurprisingly, falling rapidly. 

What component of the nursing process can the nurse delegate with supervision?