When a patient's discharge is completed, an activity that may be delegated to assistive personnel is the:
a. Provision of prescriptions to the patient
b. Completion of the discharge summary
c. Gathering of the patient's personal care items
d. Provision of instructions on community health resources
C
The assessment, care planning, and instruction included in discharging patients cannot be delegated to nursing assistive personnel. The nurse may direct the NAP to gather and secure the patient's personal items and any supplies that accompany the patient.
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