Asked by stephanie stang on Jun 10, 2024
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The nurse reviews a nursing order for a patient who is 4 days post-operative after hip surgery.It reads: Assist patient in bathing each morning.The nurse assesses the patient and notes that the patient is independent in bathing.What should the nurse do next?
A) Assist with the bath as ordered
B) Delegate the bath to the nursing assistant
C) Discontinue the nursing order on the plan of care
D) Collaborate with the nurse who originally wrote the order
Post-Operative
Referring to the period after surgical procedures, focusing on patient recovery, wound healing, and monitoring for any complications.
Nursing Order
Instructions for the care of a patient, authorized by a healthcare professional, that direct the specific interventions to be implemented by nursing staff.
Plan of Care
A detailed approach designed by healthcare professionals to meet the specific needs of a patient, including treatment goals and strategies to achieve them.
- Comprehend the methodology for prioritizing nursing tasks according to patient requirements.
- Familiarize oneself with the sequences of the nursing process and their employment in caring for patients.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the methodology for prioritizing nursing tasks according to patient requirements.
- Familiarize oneself with the sequences of the nursing process and their employment in caring for patients.
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