Asked by Gabriella Winters on Jun 14, 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 (NAP) ?
A) Performing the first postoperative pouch change
B) Maintaining a nasogastric tube
C) Administering an enema
D) Digitally removing stool
Nasogastric Tube
A medical tube that is inserted through the nose and into the stomach for feeding or removing stomach contents.
Nursing Assistive Personnel
Staff who assist registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in providing patient care, typically with less formal training.
Enema
Procedure involving introduction of a solution into the rectum for cleansing or therapeutic purposes.
- Champion patient well-being and ease throughout the process of bowel elimination.
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Martha IfeoluwaJun 20, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The skill of administering an enema can be delegated to an NAP. The skill of inserting and maintaining a nasogastric (NG) tube cannot be delegated to an NAP. The nurse should do the first postoperative pouch change. Digitally removing stool cannot be delegated to nursing assistive personnel.
Learning Objectives
- Champion patient well-being and ease throughout the process of bowel elimination.