Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Simulated
A nurse working on a medical-surgical unit is making client assignments for an upcoming shift. Which of the following tasks should the nurse assign to an assistive personnel?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B because assisting with ambulation for a client who has a pulmonary infection is within the scope of practice for an assistive personnel. Ambulation helps prevent complications such as pneumonia and deep vein thrombosis. Option A involves teaching a client how to use an incentive spirometer, which requires specialized knowledge and should be done by a nurse. Option C, irrigating a client's infected surgical wound, involves a sterile procedure that should be performed by a nurse. Option D, inserting a glycerin suppository for constipation, requires a nurse's assessment and evaluation due to potential complications.