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While a sharps container is appropriate for disposing of needles and other sharp objects, it is not suitable for liquid medications. Discarding liquid medications in a sharps container could lead to contamination and is not compliant with disposal protocols.

Medications, especially controlled substances, should never be saved for later use once they have been drawn up or prepared. This practice poses a significant risk for medication errors and misuse.

Generally, the waste amount is not sent to the pharmacy. Instead, it should be wasted according to the facility's policy, typically in the presence of another nurse. Sending it to the pharmacy is unnecessary and could create logistical complications.

While track marks could indicate drug use, this alone does not necessitate a report to an outside agency unless there is evidence of harm to self or others, or if there are suspicions of a substance abuse issue that warrants intervention.

Emancipated minors have the legal right to make their own medical decisions, including refusing treatment. In this case, the nurse would ensure the patient is informed of the risks of leaving and document the refusal, but there’s no requirement to disclose to an outside agency.

This situation typically does not involve any legal or ethical obligation to report to outside agencies. Glomerulonephritis is a medical condition and does not indicate any need for disclosure, as it does not suggest abuse or neglect.

Libel refers to the written defamation of someone's character, which is not applicable here. The nurse leaving early does not involve any defamatory statements or written content.

Battery involves the intentional and unlawful physical contact with another person without consent. The nurse leaving early does not constitute physical harm or unwanted contact with patients or colleagues.

Slander refers to the spoken defamation of someone's character. Similar to libel, this term does not apply to the nurse’s action of leaving early, as it does not involve making false statements about someone.

While UAPs may assist in educating visitors about hand hygiene, the demonstration of correct hand washing techniques is typically a nursing responsibility. Nurses are trained to provide this education effectively and ensure that the information is conveyed appropriately, especially since it may involve assessing visitors’ understanding.

This task requires clinical judgment and assessment skills, which are within the nursing scope of practice. Nurses need to evaluate this information in the context of the client’s overall health and care plan, making it inappropriate for delegation to UAP.

Screening for symptoms involves assessment and interpretation, which require a nursing level of knowledge and clinical judgment. While UAPs may collect basic data or report observations, actively screening clients for specific symptoms should be performed by a nurse.

While concerns about making false reports are understandable, they should not prevent a nurse from reporting suspected abuse. In many jurisdictions, "good faith" reporting protects individuals who report suspected abuse from liability, even if the report turns out to be false.

A nurse does not need concrete evidence to report suspected child abuse. The law typically requires that suspicion alone is sufficient to warrant a report. Nurses are encouraged to report any suspicion of abuse to ensure that the appropriate authorities can investigate.

Commitment from a potential abuser to stop the abuse does not negate the responsibility to report. Mandatory reporting laws require that any suspicion of child abuse be reported to the appropriate authorities, regardless of the abuser's intentions.

Bradycardia, or a slow heart rate, is not a typical finding during a sickle cell crisis. In fact, during a crisis, the child may exhibit tachycardia (increased heart rate) due to pain, stress, and potential hypoxia.

While constipation can be a complication in children with sickle cell disease (often related to pain medications or dehydration), it is not a primary symptom of a sickle cell crisis itself. The immediate concerns in a crisis are related to pain and vaso-occlusive episodes.

High fever is not a direct symptom of a sickle cell crisis. Although children with sickle cell disease are at increased risk for infections, which can cause fever, a fever is not a typical finding specifically related to a sickle cell crisis. It is essential to assess for infection, especially if fever is present.

While sharing experiences can be helpful, influencing a client’s decision based on the nurse's own experiences can compromise the client’s autonomy. Advocacy means supporting the patient in making their own informed choices rather than directing them toward a specific decision.

Discussing a client’s medical treatment with someone who is not part of the healthcare team or not authorized to receive that information violates patient confidentiality and privacy rights. Advocacy includes respecting the client’s right to privacy and not disclosing information without consent.

While nurses can provide education and information about treatment options, recommending specific surgical or treatment options is generally outside the scope of nursing practice. Advocacy involves helping clients understand their options and supporting them in their decisions, not directing them toward specific interventions.

While low ferritin levels can indicate iron deficiency anemia, sickle cell anemia primarily involves the production of abnormal hemoglobin rather than iron deficiency. Fatigue in sickle cell anemia is more closely related to the effects of the disease itself, including chronic hemolysis and decreased red blood cell survival.

Sickle cell anemia is not classified as an autoimmune disease; it is a genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the hemoglobin gene. While individuals with sickle cell anemia may have increased susceptibility to infections, the fatigue they experience is not due to an autoimmune process.

While gastrointestinal bleeding can lead to fatigue due to blood loss and subsequent anemia, it is not a direct consequence of sickle cell anemia. If the client had experienced a gastrointestinal bleed, it would typically need to be evaluated independently of their sickle cell disease.

While it’s important to consider the comfort and competency of the LPNs, this approach alone does not ensure that the tasks delegated are within their legal scope of practice. It’s essential for the RN to also verify that the tasks align with the LPN’s training and legal scope of practice.

LPNs have a different scope of practice compared to nursing assistive personnel (NAP). They are trained to perform more complex tasks and provide a higher level of care than NAPs. Delegating the same tasks would not take advantage of the LPN's training and could lead to issues related to patient safety and quality of care.

While consulting a decision tree can be a useful tool for delegating tasks to NAPs, it does not apply to LPNs. LPNs have a different scope of practice and require a different framework for delegation, as they can perform nursing tasks that are not within the NAP scope.

Assistive personnel (like nursing assistants or aides) typically do not have the training or authority to perform safety checks on blood products. They are generally involved in basic care tasks and do not have the necessary knowledge to verify blood transfusion details.

While phlebotomists are trained in drawing blood and may understand some aspects of blood work, they typically do not have the authority or training to verify blood products for transfusion. This task requires nursing judgment and knowledge of patient safety protocols.

A senior nursing student may have some knowledge of blood transfusion protocols, but they typically do not have the full licensure or experience of a registered nurse. While they may assist with many tasks, they should not be responsible for critical safety checks like verifying blood products for transfusion without supervision from a licensed nurse