An Older Client Returning to the Postoperative Nursing Unit After

question 27

Multiple Choice

An older client returning to the postoperative nursing unit after a hip replacement is disoriented and restless.What actions does the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) ? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Apply an abduction pillow to the client's legs.
• B) Assess the skin under the abduction pillow straps.
• C) Place pillows under the heels to keep them off the bed.
• D) Monitor cognition to determine when the client can get up.
• E) Take and record vital signs per unit/facility policy.

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