The nurse needs to delegate care of a patient to the certified nursing assistant (CNA). Care of which patient would be most appropriate to delegate?
1.
Mrs. Smith, who is being discharged today
2.
Mr. Jones, who was admitted last night after experiencing a right-sided stroke
3.
Mrs. Franklin, who is bedridden and requires total am care
4.
Mr. Morrison, who is going to surgery today to have his fractured hip repaired
ANS: 3
This patient would be a good patient to be cared for by the CNA because she requires basic care.
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