The nurse is planning care for a group of patients. Which of the following activities may be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel?
a. Analysis of the patient's physical condition
b. Morning vital signs, height, and weight.
c. Evaluation of whether colostomy drainage is normal
d. Determining patient readiness for postsurgical learning
ANS: B
When a patient is initially interviewed and assessed, the nurse must complete a thorough analysis of the patient's physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychomotor status. Several tools are available to guide the nurse in conducting detailed, complete assessments, including Gordon's Functional Health Patterns. The nurse often works with unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to collect relevant data on height and weight, intake and output, and vital signs.
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