Which staff member does the nurse assign to provide morning care for an older-adult patient who requires assistance with activities of daily living?
a. Licensed practical nurse
b. Cardiac monitor technician
c. Nursing assistive personnel (NAP)
d. Another registered nurse on the floor
ANS: C
The NAP is capable of caring for this patient and is the most cost-effective choice. The cardiac monitor technician's role is to watch the cardiac monitors for patients on the floor. The nurse and the licensed practical nurse are not the most cost-effective options in this case, even though each could assist with activities of daily living. These nurses would be better used to administer medications, perform assessments, etc.
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