Question

A nurse is planning to assign tasks for a group of clients. Which of the following tasks should the nurse plan to assign to an assistive personnel (AP)? (Select all that apply.)

A. Ambulate an older adult client who has hypertension.
B. Provide discharge instructions for a client who has a new skin graft.
C. Perform an admission assessment on a client.
D. Check a blood product with another nurse prior to administration.
E. Weigh a client who has heart failure.

Answer 1

An assistive personnel (AP) can be assigned tasks such as weighing a client who has heart failure, assisting with patient hygiene, and transporting patients within the facility.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should plan to assign the following tasks to an assistive personnel (AP):

• Weighing a client who has heart failure. This task requires basic knowledge of how to operate the weighing equipment and record accurate measurements.
• Assisting with patient hygiene, such as bathing and grooming. APs are trained to provide basic personal care to patients.
• Transporting patients to different areas within the facility. APs can help with transferring patients safely and efficiently.

Tasks that involve direct patient care, assessment, and decision-making should be assigned to licensed nurses and healthcare professionals.