Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment: Practice Exercises for the NCLEX[registered] Examination is the only review book on the market with a focus on prioritization and management of care - just like the current NCLEX Examination itself! The workbook's unique approach establishes your foundational knowledge and then provides exercises of increasing difficulty to help you build confidence in your prioritization, delegation, and patient assignment skills. It offers unique preparation for the NCLEX Examination and effectively equips you to practice in today's fast-paced healthcare environment.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Introduction Guidelines for Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment Decisions Part 2: Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment in Common Health Scenarios 1. Pain 2. Cancer 3. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Problems 4. Immunologic Problems 5. Infection Control NEW! 6. Respiratory Problems 7. Cardiovascular Problems 8. Hematologic Problems 9. Neurologic Problems 10. Visual and Auditory Problems 11. Musculoskeletal Problems 12. Gastrointestinal/Nutritional Problems 13. Diabetes Mellitus and Endocrine Problems 14. Integumentary Problems 15. Renal/Urinary Problems 16. Reproductive Problems 17. Obstetrics and Maternity NEW! 18. Emergencies and Disasters Part 3: Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment in Complex Health Scenarios Case Study 1: Chest Pressure, Indigestion, Nausea, and Vomiting Case Study 2: Dyspnea and Shortness of Breath Case Study 3: A Nursing Team Leader Caring for Multiple Clients Case Study 4: Shortness of Breath, Edema, and Decreased Urine Output Case Study 5: Diabetic Ketoacidosis Case Study 6: Home Health Case Study 7: Spinal Cord Injury Case Study 8: Multiple Patients with Adrenal Gland Disorders Case Study 9: Multiple Clients with Gastrointestinal Problems Case Study 10: Multiple Patients with Pain Case Study 11: Multiple Clients with Cancer Case Study 12: Gastrointestinal Bleeding Case Study 13: Head and Leg Trauma and Shock Case Study 14: Septic Shock Case Study 15: Heart Failure Case Study 16: Multiple Patients with Peripheral Vascular Disease Case Study 17: Respiratory Difficulty after Surgery Case Study 18: Long-Term Care NEW! Case Study 19: Multiple Pediatric Clients in a Clinic Setting NEW! Case Study 20: Multiple Patients with Psychiatric Disorders NEW! Case Study 21: Obstetrics NEW! Answer Key

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