Which of These Nursing Actions Included in the Care of a Patient

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of these nursing actions included in the care of a patient after laminectomy can the nurse delegate to experienced nursing assistive personnel ( NAP ) ?

• A) Ask about pain control with the patient-controlled analgesia ( PCA ).
• B) Determine the patient's readiness to ambulate.
• C) Check ability to plantar and dorsiflex the foot.
• D) Turn the patient from side to side every 2 hours.

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