A nurse is planning the client assignments for the shift. Which client should the nurse assign to the nursing assistant?
A. A client who needs a blood transfusion
B. A client with diarrhea on whom contact precautions have been imposed
C. A client with angina who needs to be ambulated for the first time since admission
D. A client with a draining abdominal wound that requires frequent dressing changes
Ans: B. A client with diarrhea on whom contact precautions have been imposed
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