Plastic surgery, speech-language pathology, otolaryngology, and orthodontics

Pharmacy, occupational therapy, plastic surgery, and social work

Audiology, otolaryngology, psychology, and palliative care team

Neurologist, speech-language pathology, nursing, and pediatrics

Do not document referrals in the client's medical record

Referrals allow another HCP to care for the client, breaking continuity of care

The nurse and HCP assesses the need for a referral to an extended care facility

Make referrals after the client has been discharged and is at home

Allow the child to play with the equipment

Examine the ears, eyes and throat first

The UAP is asked to complete a skin assessment for a client with a skin infection

The UAP is asked to complete a dressing change to a client's necrotic toe

The UAP is asked to collect urine for a client with a 24-hour urine test

The UAP is asked to take vital signs for a client having chest pain

The organizational structure

Staff scope of practice and primary responsibilities

The organization's policies and procedures

I will call the health care provider (HCP) to answer your questions

A colectomy involves removal of the colon and rectum, which removes the areas affected by your condition. Complications are minimal and post-operative care involves rehydration

This procedure involves removal of the colon to create a temporary or permanent ileostomy. Complications may include hemorrhage and postoperative management includes bowel rest as well as total parenteral nutrition (TPN)

Recommend the child sit closer to the chalkboard in class

Reinforce the importance of wearing an eye patch to the child

Use prescribed ophthalmic medication

Setting a time limit on reading and assignment completion to avoid eye-straining

The nurse will encourage the family to come to a resolution for the sake of their loved one

The nurse will collect all items and deliver them to the client's power of attorney for distribution to the family

The nurse will inform the family that all items will be taken to the funeral home

The nurse will wait for a decision to be made and thereafter chart a descriptor of each item and the name of the person who has them

Encourage the wife to report the client if they stop taking their medications at home

Assure the wife that the children can be started on prophylactic medication therapy for tuberculosis

Reassure the wife that the client can be discharged home if the children have already been exposed to the tuberculosis bacteria

Provide the client with finger foods

Assess for suicide risk during the depressive phase