Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
The registered nurse (RN) is gathering supplies to assist a healthcare provider with a bedside thoracentesis when the emergency department (ED) nurse calls to report on a client with unstable angina who must be admitted immediately. A practical nurse (PN) and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) are available to the RN. How should the RN assign the necessary nursing actions?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The PN can handle report and transport, the UAP can prepare the room, and the RN is needed for the thoracentesis.