1. A client is brought to the emergency department following a motor-vehicle crash.

Drug use is suspected in the crash, and a voided urine specimen is ordered. The

client repeatedly refuse s to provide the specimen. Which of the following is the

appropriate action by the nurse?

a. Tell the client that a catheter will be inserted.

b. Document the client's refusal in the chart.

c. Assess the client for urinary retention.

d. Obtain a provider's prescription for a blood alcohol level

Answer:b .

Document the client's refusal in the chart.

If the client is repeatedly refusing to provide specimen for drug test then nurse can

just documented his refusal. That document can be used against the client regarding

the motor vehicle accident.

2. A nurse is making shift assignments in a hospital. Which of the following tasks is

appropriate to assign to a licensed practical nurse?

a. Pick up the meal trays after lunch.

b. Administer a nasogastric tube feeding.

c. Plan break times for assistive personnel.

d. Determine adequacy of ventilator settings