A nurse is assigning task roles for a group of clients in a community mental health clinic. Which of the following tasks should the nurse assign to the member of the group functioning as the orienteer?

- A. This client is at risk of harming themselves by removing the IV line, which could cause bleeding, infection, or loss of medication. This is a priority issue that requires immediate intervention by the nurse.

- B. This client is experiencing a common side effect of pain medication, which can be managed by administering antiemetics, fluids, or changing the medication. This is not a life-threatening issue and can be addressed after attending to the client in choice A.

- C. This client has a chronic condition that requires regular dialysis, but they are not in acute distress at this time. They should be monitored for signs of fluid overload, electrolyte imbalance, or infection, but they are not a priority over the client in choice A.

- D. This client has a psychosocial need that should be respected and supported by the nurse, but it is not an urgent issue that requires immediate attention. The nurse can arrange for a visit from the chaplain after attending to the client in choice A.

• a. The last time the provider evaluated the client:This information helps the receiving nurse stay updated on the client's clinical status and recent provider recommendations.
• b. The client's most recent ventilator settings:The client's most recent ventilator settings (B) would no longer be relevant if the client has been successfully weaned off mechanical ventilation.
• c. The time of the client's last dose of pain medication:This helps manage the client's pain effectively and prevent potential withdrawal symptoms.

d. This information is not clinically relevant for the next nurse’s shift. While the frequency of call button use may reflect a client's needs or comfort level, it is not a priority for safe, evidence-based clinical care and does not impact the client’s medical treatment or condition.