For which patient can the nurse safely delegate morning care to the nursing assistive personnel (NAP)? Assume an experienced NAP, and base your decision on patient condition. Assume there are no complications other than the conditions stated
a. 32-year-old admitted with a closed head injury
b. 76-year-old admitted with septic shock
c. 62-year-old who underwent surgical repair of a bowel obstruction 2 days ago
d. 23-year-old admitted with an exacerbation of asthma with dyspnea on exertion
ANS: C
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