Question

Which clients must be assigned to an experienced RN? Select all that apply.

1. Client who was in an automobile crash and sustained multiple injuries
2. Client with chronic back pain related to a workplace injury
3. Client who has returned from surgery and has a chest tube in place
4. Client with abdominal cramps related to food poisoning
5. Client with a severe headache of unknown origin
6. Client with chest pain who has a history of arteriosclerosis

Answer 1

Clients involving severe trauma, post-operative care requiring special equipment, unexplained severe symptoms, and serious cardiac conditions must be assigned to an experienced RN.

Step-by-step explanation:

The clients who must be assigned to an experienced RN are those with conditions requiring complex assessment and interventions, as their care necessitates a higher level of expertise and judgement. These include:

1. A client who was in an automobile crash and sustained multiple injuries.
2. A client who has returned from surgery and has a chest tube in place.
3. A client with a severe headache of unknown origin.
4. A client with chest pain who has a history of arteriosclerosis.

Clients with chronic back pain related to a workplace injury or with abdominal cramps related to food poisoning may not require an experienced RN unless there are complications or other factors increasing the complexity of their conditions.