A charge nurse is evaluating the time management skills of a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following actions should the charge nurse Identify as an effective time management skill?

A. Provide the client with a walker: While a walker may be used during ambulation, ensuring the client's physiological readiness for ambulation takes precedence.

B. Premedicate the client with the prescribed analgesic: While pain management is important for comfort during ambulation, premedication may not be necessary for all clients and should be based on individual assessment.

C. Obtain the client's vital signs and oximetry prior to ambulation: This intervention allows the nurse to assess the client's physiological status and ensure stability before initiating ambulation, reducing the risk of complications.

D. Reinforce the client's surgical dressing: While maintaining the integrity of the surgical

incision is important, reinforcing the dressing alone does not ensure the client's readiness for ambulation.

A. Alendronate should be taken on an empty stomach, preferably in the morning, and the client should wait at least 30 minutes before eating or drinking anything other than water.

B. Alendronate should be taken in the morning, not at bedtime, to reduce the risk of esophageal irritation and ensure proper absorption.

C. Taking alendronate with 8 ounces of water helps facilitate proper absorption and reduces the risk of esophageal irritation.

D. Increasing caffeine intake while taking alendronate is not recommended, as caffeine can interfere with calcium absorption and potentially worsen osteoporosis.