The nurse and the nursing assistive personnel (NAP) are caring for a group of postoperative patients who need turning, coughing, deep breathing, incentive spirometer, and leg exercises. Which task will the nurse assign to the NAP?

A) Teach postoperative exercises.
B) Do nothing associated with postoperative exercises.
C) Document in the medical record when exercises are completed.
D) Inform the nurse if the patient is unwilling to perform exercises.

Nursing Assistive Personnel

Nursing staff who provide basic care under the supervision of nurses, including activities like bathing, feeding, and transporting patients.

Postoperative Exercises

Physical movements or activities recommended after surgery to aid in recovery, improve function, and prevent complications.

Incentive Spirometer

A medical device used to help patients improve the functioning of their lungs and prevent pulmonary complications by encouraging deep breathing exercises after surgery or during lung illness.