Asked by Yasmine Dagher on May 21, 2024

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The nurse is planning care for a group of patients. Which task will the nurse assign to the nursing assistive personnel?

A) Measuring capillary blood glucose level
B) Measuring nasoenteric tube for insertion
C) Measuring pH in gastrointestinal aspirate
D) Measuring the patient's risk for aspiration

Capillary Blood Glucose

The measurement of glucose levels in the blood obtained from a capillary, often used for diabetes management.

Nasoenteric Tube

A flexible tube inserted through the nose into the stomach or small intestine to deliver nutrition or medication.

Gastrointestinal Aspirate

A sample fluid taken from the stomach or intestines for testing or removal of contents.

  • Delegate appropriate tasks to nursing assistive personnel in nutritional care.
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abdul wasehMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The skill of measuring blood glucose level after skin puncture (capillary puncture) can be delegated to nursing assistive personnel. The other skills cannot be delegated. A nurse must measure a nasoenteric tube for insertion, pH in gastrointestinal aspirate, and patient's risk for aspiration.