Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
A charge nurse is making client assignments in the Intensive Care Department. The healthcare team consists of one nurse with 10 years experience, one nurse with 5 years experience, and a new graduate nurse who just completed a 12-week internship. Which client should the nurse assign to the new graduate nurse?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The client with chest tubes has stable needs manageable by a new graduate with recent training. Multisystem failure, liver failure, and ARDS require advanced skills better suited to experienced nurses.