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CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

Category - Pediatrics

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A nurse is reviewing with a nursing assistant the care assignment for a fourteen-year-old patient. Which of the following statements, if made by the nurse, regarding care of a patient with crutches, is most appropriate?
  1. Ambulate the patient without bearing weight every four hours the length of the unit and back
  2. The patient needs to ambulate with crutches and a two-point gait
  3. Make sure the patient does not bend the elbows when using the crutches
  4. Ask the patient if she understands how to use a two-point gait; if not, please explain it to the patient
Explanation
Answer - A - The correct statement by the nurse regarding care of a patient with crutches, is to ambulate the patient without bearing weight every 4 hours the length of the unit and back. When delegating tasks, the nurse should provide complete, concrete, and specific directions.
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