Which of These Nursing Actions for the Patient with Heart

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of these nursing actions for the patient with heart failure is appropriate for the nurse to delegate to experienced nursing assistive personnel (NAP) ?

• A) Assess for shortness of breath or fatigue after ambulation.
• B) Instruct the patient about the need to alternate activity and rest.
• C) Obtain the patient's blood pressure and pulse rate after ambulation.
• D) Determine whether the patient is ready to increase the activity level.

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