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sheilaspns · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Theresa is a nurse caring for five orthopedic patients on her shift. Kate is a nursing assistive personnel who is assisting Theresa. Which of the following tasks is most appropriate for Theresa to delegate to Kate?

A. Moving a 45-year-old patient who had a CVA toward the head of the bed
B. Repositioning a confused 87-year-old patient with contractures
C. Providing discharge teaching for a 49-year-old patient who had a stroke
D. Preparing a 77-year-old patient for hip replacement surgery

Question 2

An older adult patient is returning home after a total knee replacement. The patient lives within an alternative pattern relationship. The patient is unable to perform the postoperative exercises.

What is the most appropriate action the nurse should take? A. Referring the patient to an outpatient exercise group
B. Arranging for a private duty nurse to help perform exercises three times a week
C. Informing the patient that if he cannot do the exercises, he will have to go to an extended care facility
D. Investigating whether or not someone else in the home will be able to assist with the knee exercises

ebonylittles · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
The skill of moving and positioning patients in bed can be delegated to nursing assistive personnel.

Answer to Question 2

D
When assessing a patient, it is important to include family form, structure, and function, including developmental stage. Identifying the family form and system will assist you in determining if support is available within the family form.