Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
A patient may need restraints. Which task can the nurse delegate to a nursing assistive personnel?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Applying the restraint. The rationale is that applying restraints is a task that can be safely delegated to nursing assistive personnel as it involves following specific instructions and does not require complex decision-making. Nursing assistive personnel can be trained to apply restraints safely under the supervision of a registered nurse.
A: Determining the need for restraints requires clinical judgment and assessment skills, which should be done by the registered nurse.
B: Assessing the patient's orientation involves critical thinking and interpretation of assessment findings, which is outside the scope of practice for nursing assistive personnel.
C: Obtaining an order for a restraint requires communication with the healthcare provider and understanding of legal and ethical implications, which should be done by the registered nurse.
A: Determining the need for restraints requires clinical judgment and assessment skills, which should be done by the registered nurse.
B: Assessing the patient's orientation involves critical thinking and interpretation of assessment findings, which is outside the scope of practice for nursing assistive personnel.
C: Obtaining an order for a restraint requires communication with the healthcare provider and understanding of legal and ethical implications, which should be done by the registered nurse.