Asked by Challagondla Venkatesh on Jun 05, 2024

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A staff nurse is caring for six patients and is working with nursing assistive personnel.Which task can the nurse safely delegate to the nursing assistive personnel?

A) Patient assessment
B) Patient discharge teaching
C) Patient bed bath
D) Patient medication administration

Nursing Assistive Personnel

Healthcare workers who provide basic nursing care under the supervision of registered nurses or licensed practical nurses, including tasks like bathing and feeding patients.

Patient Discharge Teaching

Education and information given to patients and their caregivers to understand their care needs, medications, follow-up appointments, and any home care required after leaving the healthcare facility.

Patient Bed Bath

A method of bathing a bedridden or immobile patient with limited movement, ensuring hygiene while minimizing patient strain.

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Zarko UbiparipJun 06, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Daily,repetitive tasks of care such as basic hygiene,specimen collection,and feeding patients can be delegated.Delegation is the process of assigning part of one person's responsibility to another qualified person in a specific situation.The nurse cannot delegate assessments or discharge teaching.Some medication administration can be delegated to licensed practical nurses,but not to nursing assistive personnel.