Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Four clients on a medical-surgical unit: heparin with aPTT, type 1 diabetes with insulin pump, orthostatic hypotension with IV fluids, pressure ulcer risk with albuminA nurse working on a medical-surgical unit is managing the care of four clients. The nurse should schedule an interdisciplinary conference for which of the following clients?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C because the client with orthostatic hypotension receiving IV fluids may require input from various disciplines like nursing, medicine, and pharmacy to ensure proper management. Orthostatic hypotension can be complex and may require adjustments in fluid therapy and medication management, making an interdisciplinary conference essential for coordination of care.
Choice A is incorrect because a slightly elevated aPTT does not necessarily warrant an interdisciplinary conference. Choice B is also incorrect as managing type 1 diabetes with an insulin pump is within the scope of nursing practice and may not require input from other disciplines at this time. Choice D is incorrect as managing pressure ulcer risk with a normal albumin level is primarily within the nursing scope and may not necessitate an interdisciplinary conference.
Choice A is incorrect because a slightly elevated aPTT does not necessarily warrant an interdisciplinary conference. Choice B is also incorrect as managing type 1 diabetes with an insulin pump is within the scope of nursing practice and may not require input from other disciplines at this time. Choice D is incorrect as managing pressure ulcer risk with a normal albumin level is primarily within the nursing scope and may not necessitate an interdisciplinary conference.