The nurse is supervising a nursing student in the emergency depar...

The nurse is supervising a nursing student in the emergency department. Which actions by the nursing student indicate effective learning? Select all that apply.

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Documents and reports weak pedal pulses as 2+ bilaterally

Prepares insulin and D25W infusions for the patient with a potassium level of 1.8 mg/dL

Performs 4 quadrant blood pressures in the 2-week-old whose radial pulses are 4+ and dorsalis pedis pulses are 1+

Ensures there is potassium chloride in the fluids of the patient with peaked T waves and a prolonged PR interval on electrocardiogram

Counts the apical pulse of an 18-month-old for 60 seconds who has a pulse of 86 bpm with a normal sinus rhythm on cardiopulmonary monitoring

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Topics: Cardiovascular Fluid and Electrolytes Growth & Development Patient Education Communication & Documentation Delegation, Prioritization and Leadership Development Health Care Quality Neonatal Care Pediatrics

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