Which Nursing Action for a Patient Who Has Had Right

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which nursing action for a patient who has had right hip replacement surgery can the nurse delegate to experienced unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) ?

• A) Reposition the patient every 1 to 2 hours.
• B) Assess for skin irritation on the patient's back.
• C) Teach the patient quadriceps-setting exercises.
• D) Determine the patient's pain level and tolerance.

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