Which of the following nursing interventions could be safely delegated to a nursing assistant assisting in the care of a patient with fulminant liver failure?
a. Assessing the stool and urine for blood
b. Monitoring laboratory studies for abnormal values
c. Evaluating the patient's mental status
d. Assisting with bathing and positioning
ANS: D
A nursing assistant can safely bathe and position a patient in liver failure. Assessment, monitoring, and evaluating are nursing functions.
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