Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a postoperative client who is at risk for thrombus formation. Which of the following interventions should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel (AP)?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Applying thromboembolic stockings (compression stockings) to the client's legs is a task that can be safely delegated to assistive personnel. The nurse should provide clear instructions on how to apply them properly. Incorrect. Monitoring the circulation in all four extremities requires clinical judgment and skilled assessment, and it should not be delegated to assistive personnel. Incorrect. Recording the condition of the client's skin requires observation and assessment, which should not be delegated to assistive personnel.