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    HESI Exit II Proctored ExamQuestion 39
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    HESI Exit II Proctored Exam
    Select All That Apply

    The nurse is caring for a group of clients with the help of a practical nurse (PN). Which nursing action(s) should the nurse assign to the PN? (Select all that apply)

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice C reason: Initiating patient controlled analgesia (PCA. pumps for two clients immediately postoperatively is not a nursing action that can be assigned to the PN. PCA pump is a device that allows the client to self-administer pain medication through an IV line by pressing a button. PCA pump should be initiated by the nurse after verifying the prescription, setting the parameters, educating the client, and ensuring safety and effectiveness. The PN does not have the authority or competency to initiate PCA pump or adjust its settings.Choice D reason: Starting the second blood transfusion for a client twelve hours following a below knee amputation is not a nursing action that can be assigned to the PN. Blood transfusion is a procedure that delivers donated blood or blood products into the client's bloodstream through an IV line. Blood transfusion should be started by the nurse after verifying the prescription, checking the blood type and compatibility, obtaining informed consent, and monitoring for any adverse reactions. The PN does not have the authority or competency to start blood transfusion or manage its complications.

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