A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Heart Failure

question 8

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a patient with heart failure. Which task is appropriate for the nurse to delegate to experienced unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) ?

• A)Monitor 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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