What action should healthcare providers take when there is a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order?

Choice A rationale
A 5-year-old patient admitted yesterday with pneumonia may require frequent assessments and interventions that are within the scope of practice for an LPN. However, the complexity of care for a newly admitted patient with a potentially unstable condition may be better suited for an RN.
Choice B rationale
A 78-year-old female with osteoporosis who needs assistance performing range of motion exercises and ambulating with a walker can be managed by an LPN. These tasks are within the LPN’s scope of practice and do not require the higher level of assessment and decision-making skills of an RN.
Choice C rationale
A 78-year-old patient newly admitted with congestive heart failure requires complex assessments, monitoring, and interventions that are within the scope of practice for an RN. The RN’s advanced skills and knowledge are necessary to manage the patient’s condition effectively.
Choice D rationale
A 34-year-old patient post knee arthroscopy who requires reinforced crutch walking can be managed by an LPN. These tasks are within the LPN’s scope of practice and do not require the higher level of assessment and decision-making skills of an RN.

Choice A rationale
Using a nicotine patch to assist in smoking cessation involves the psychomotor domain of learning, which focuses on physical skills and actions.
Choice B rationale
Starting to use nicotine gum as part of the cessation plan also involves the psychomotor domain of learning, which focuses on physical skills and actions.
Choice C rationale
Encouraging the client to share their feelings about smoking involves the affective domain of learning, which focuses on emotions, attitudes, and values.
Choice D rationale
Explaining the benefits of smoking cessation involves the cognitive domain of learning, which focuses on knowledge, understanding, and intellectual skills.