A nurse has assigned client care activities to an assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following statements by the AP Indicates a need for assistance in establishing priorities?

Rationale:

A. Respite care provides temporary relief for primary caregivers, giving them time to complete personal tasks or take a break from caregiving responsibilities.

B. Restorative care focuses on improving a client’s ability to perform daily activities and is not specifically aimed at providing caregiver relief.

C. Hospice care is for end-of-life care and is not applicable to the situation described.

D. Mental health care may be necessary if the caregiver is experiencing emotional or psychological stress, but the immediate need described is for respite from caregiving duties.

Rationale:

A. An infant who has pertussis and is receiving oxygen via nasal cannula requires immediate assessment to ensure that the oxygen therapy is adequate and to monitor for any signs of respiratory distress or worsening condition.

B. An adolescent who was admitted to the unit in sickle cell crisis and is ready for discharge instructions does not require immediate assessment as the client is stable enough for discharge planning.

C. A school-age child who has diabetes mellitus and requires blood glucose monitoring should be assessed, but it is less urgent compared to a client with a respiratory condition.

D. A toddler who has both arms in casts and needs to be fed his breakfast needs attention, but this is less critical compared to monitoring a client with a respiratory condition.