The nurse receives reports on the following patients at the beginning of the shift. Which of the following care activities could be delegated to a nursing assistant? (Select all that apply.)

Question

a. Ambulating a patient who had an emergency appendectomy 8 hours ago, has stable vital signs, and needs to ambulate for the second time
b. Assisting a patient who was in an automobile accident and whose right arm and leg are in traction with bathing
c. Feeding a patient recovering from a stroke resulting in difficulty holding a spoon
d. Taking vital signs, including blood pressure, for a patient with newly diagnosed diabetes and a history of hypertension
e. Measuring a bed-bound patient's pressure ulcer and assessing the patient's risk for skin breakdown when turning the patient

Answer 1

ANS: A, B, C, D

Correct
Nursing assistants can assist with hygiene and activities of daily living, especially for patients in stable conditions.
Incorrect
UAP cannot interpret data or assess patients, because assessment is part of the nursing process.