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Question:
The LPN (licensed practical nurse) observes nursing care administered by a UAP (unlicensed assistive personnel). Which of the following actions, if noted by the LPN, would require further teaching?
A
The UAP places the eye shield of a patient with Bell’s palsy on the bedside table and turns out the lights so that the patient can nap.
explanation
The eye shield of a Bell’s palsy patient must be worn in sleep to protect the eye against damage. Remember, a Bell’s palsy patient has a side of the face with no sensation- it could be dangerous for them to roll over in their sleep onto this side.
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