Goals:
take a nap
WARM-UP (8 min)
1. You are a RN and have a two-patient assignment. It is 0900, and you have completed your initial assessments. You are working with a nursing assistant. The nursing assistant has 10 patients and is working with three nurses. You want to delegate some tasks to the nursing assistant. Select tasks that you might delegate. Briefly explain your rationale.
Your patients
Ms. Swanson (58-year-old female, diagnosis: admitted for a hysterectomy). Ms. Swanson had a hysterectomy two days ago. Her postoperative course has been uncomplicated. The surgeon wants Ms. Swanson to ambulate three times per day. Her vital signs are stable. She is alert, oriented, and cooperative.
Mr. Johnson (25-year-old male, new admit, diagnosis: suspected Crohn’s disease).Mr. Johnson has been having abdominal pain and severe bouts of diarrhea for the past several months. He was admitted this morning. He is NPO to rest his bowels and to prepare for an upper gastrointestinal series. He has IV fluids running and prn pain medications.
2. In your workbook, pg 9, answer 1-5.
CLASSWORK
HW Review
What are the OBRA requirements for the Nursing Assistant?
WB pg 11-12: 37, 39, 41, 43-48, 50, 54 (25min) For #47, here's the link again: LINK
HOMEWORK
1. WB pg 9-10: 6, 10-36
2. Practice test Wednesday on CH 1-3. Read test Friday. You can start making a 1/2 single side sheet of notes now.