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    HESI RN EXIT PROCTORED EXAMQuestion 79
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    HESI RN EXIT PROCTORED EXAM

    The nurse is setting up the equipment to assist with a sigmoidoscopy while the practical nurse (PN) positions the client in a flat prone position. Which action should the nurse implement?

    Explanation & Rationale

    - Choice A Rationale: Assuming care of the client and assigning the PN to another client would disrupt the workflow and could lead to confusion. It is important for continuity of care that the PN who began the procedure with the client carries it through to completion. - Choice B Rationale: Arranging for unlicensed assistive personnel to assist may not be appropriate as they may not have the training or skills required to assist with a sigmoidoscopy, which could compromise patient safety and the integrity of the procedure. - Choice C Rationale: Acknowledging that the PN has positioned the client safely and correctly would be incorrect because a flat prone position is not the recommended position for a sigmoidoscopy, which typically requires the client to be in a left lateral or Sims' position. - Choice D Rationale: Demonstrating to the PN how to position the client more effectively is the correct action because it ensures that the client is in the proper position for a sigmoidoscopy, which can enhance the effectiveness of the procedure and patient comfort.

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