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.)

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Ambulate an older adult client who has hypertension is correct. An AP can ambulate an older adult client who has hypertension. Provide discharge instructions for a client who has a new skin graft is incorrect. An RN should provide discharge teaching for a client. Perform an admission assessment on a client is incorrect. An RN should perform an admission assessment on a client. Check a blood product with another nurse prior to administration is incorrect. Two RNs or one RN and one licensed practical nurse (LPN) should check a blood product before administration. Weighing a client who has heart failure is correct. An AP can weigh a client who is stable.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Denial or shock is often the first response to grief and loss. It is a defense mechanism that helps the person cope with the initial impact of the loss.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The definition of negligence is practice that is below the standard of care. The benchmark for standard of care is what a reasonable, prudent person who has similar background and experience would do. Another staff nurse who has similar background is the correct person to provide testimony.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Asking the patient to look at the ceiling helps in the proper administration of eye drops.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: At three years old, children begin to understand symbolism, which is part of their spiritual development.