A client is 3 days postoperative after an open bowel resection and is in stable condition. Which tasks can the registered nurse (RN) delegate to assistive personnel (AP)? Select all that apply.
- AMeasuring and recording the client's oral intake and urine output
- BTeaching the client how to splint the incision when coughing
- CAssisting the client to walk in the hallway
- DEvaluating the client's pain relief 30 minutes after an IV opioid dose
- EObtaining and recording the client's vital signs
- FInspecting the incision for signs of infection
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Answer
A, C, E
A: Routine measured intake and output can be assigned to trained personnel for a stable client. B: Initial teaching requires nursing judgment. C: Routine assisted ambulation can be assigned after assessment and competence verification. D: Evaluating an opioid response requires nursing judgment. E: Routine vital sign collection can be assigned with reporting parameters. F: Incision assessment requires nursing judgment.
A
Routine measured intake and output can be assigned to trained personnel for a stable client.
B
Initial teaching requires nursing judgment.
C
Routine assisted ambulation can be assigned after assessment and competence verification.
D
Evaluating an opioid response requires nursing judgment.
E
Routine vital sign collection can be assigned with reporting parameters.
F
Incision assessment requires nursing judgment.