Safe, Effective Care Environment
15. A client is prepared for a bronchoscopic examination. The RN gives an IV sedative. Which activity could be delegated to an LPN/LVN?
Safe, Effective Care Environment
15. A client is prepared for a bronchoscopic examination. The RN gives an IV sedative. Which activity could be delegated to an LPN/LVN?
. Teaching the client about the procedure.
. Giving the client smalls sips of water for dry mouth.
. Walking with the client to the bathroom before the procedure.
. Checking the client's blood pressure and pulse.
Test-Taking Tip
There is only one safe choice. Three of the options would not be done after giving sedation.
Content Area: Adult Health, Respiratory; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Implementation; Cognitive Level: Application; Client Need/Subneed: Safe and Effective Care Environment/Management of Care/Delegation
Safe, Effective Care Environment
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Answer 1 is incorrect because teaching is done before sedation by the RN. Answer 2 is incorrect because the client could be NPO. Answer 3 is incorrect because the client has received sedation and would not be ambulatory. Answer 4 is correct because the client has been given IV sedation. Vital signs (VS) need to be checked after receiving sedation. The LVN/LPN can take the VS, but the RN must assess the findings.