A nurse is discussing interprofessional collaboration with a group of nurses. The nurse should include that which of the following is a core competency of the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC)?

A. This client needs IV pain medication, which requires advanced skills and knowledge to manage and administer safely. This situation involves complex and sensitive care, including pain management and end-of-life issues. RNs are typically responsible for administering IV medications, especially in critical or end-of-life situations.
B. A client who is 3 days postoperative and needs a dressing change generally requires a level of care that may be suitable for LPNs. LPNs are trained to perform dressing changes and manage postoperative wounds. However, if there are complications or concerns about the wound or the client’s condition, the RN should oversee or handle the situation.
C. Frequent ambulation can be managed by assistive personnel (AP) under the supervision of the RN. This task typically involves supporting and assisting the client with walking, which is within the scope of AP duties. LPNs can also assist with ambulation, but it is generally a task appropriate for APs when performed as part of routine care.
D. A client in protective isolation requires careful attention to infection control practices to protect them from infections. While the RN is responsible for ensuring adherence to isolation protocols and assessing the client’s needs, the day-to-day care tasks might be managed by LPNs and APs, provided they are trained in infection control procedures.

A. This client should be assessed first. Chest pain is a serious symptom that could indicate a cardiac event. The new onset of indigestion, even if unrelated, warrants immediate assessment to rule out any cardiac complications.
B. While hypoglycemia is a serious condition, the client's blood glucose is now within a normal range after treatment. This client can be assessed after the client with chest pain.
C. Pneumonia is a serious condition, but the client's temperature has been managed, and there is no indication of immediate instability. This client can be assessed after the first two.
D. While the IV catheter needs to be replaced, this is not an emergent situation. The client can receive the famotidine orally until the IV is replaced.