When completing a client's discharge, an activity that may be delegated to assistive personnel is:
A. Providing prescriptions to the client
B. Completing the discharge summary
C. Gathering the client's personal care items
D. Providing instructions on community health resources
C
C. Gathering and securing the client's personal items and any supplies may be delegated to assistive personnel.
A. Prescriptions should be provided to the client by the provider or the nurse to ensure adequate teaching.
B. The discharge summary includes information about the client's condition, follow-up, and teaching that must be completed by the nurse.
D. Instructions about community health resources should be provided by the nurse.
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