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A charge nurse is working with an assistive personnel (AP) who provides excellent care to clients and is an effective team member. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first to recognize the AP's contributions to client care?

Tell other nurses what an effective team member the AP is.

Detail the AP's contributions to the nurse manager.

Nominate the AP for the Employee of the Month award.

Give positive feedback directly to the AP.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

Rationale:

A. Telling other nurses is useful for team morale but does not directly recognize the AP.

B. Detailing contributions to the manager is valuable but can be done after initial direct recognition.

C. Nominating for an award is an excellent formal recognition but should follow immediate feedback.

D. Giving direct positive feedback immediately acknowledges the AP’s efforts and encourages continued good performance.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Rationale:

A. An infant who has pertussis and is receiving oxygen via nasal cannula requires immediate assessment to ensure that the oxygen therapy is adequate and to monitor for any signs of respiratory distress or worsening condition.

B. An adolescent who was admitted to the unit in sickle cell crisis and is ready for discharge instructions does not require immediate assessment as the client is stable enough for discharge planning.

C. A school-age child who has diabetes mellitus and requires blood glucose monitoring should be assessed, but it is less urgent compared to a client with a respiratory condition.

D. A toddler who has both arms in casts and needs to be fed his breakfast needs attention, but this is less critical compared to monitoring a client with a respiratory condition.

A. Clients will have a decreased incidence of foot amputations. B. A facility will be reserved for the program. C. Handouts and teaching materials will be distributed at the program. D. Proper foot care will be demonstrated to clients during the program.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Clients will have a decreased incidence of foot amputations is a measurable outcome goal for a diabetes management program and aligns with long-term objectives of improving patient outcomes.

B. A facility will be reserved for the program is a logistical consideration but not a goal of the program itself.

C. Handouts and teaching materials will be distributed at the program is a part of the program's implementation, not a goal.

D. Proper foot care will be demonstrated to clients during the program is a teaching activity, not a program outcome goal.

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