A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is experiencing a cardiac arrest. Which of the following tasks should the nurse assign to an assistive personnel?

A.While it is important to have nonperishable food items, they should generally be checked and rotated every 6 months to a year to ensure they remain within expiration dates and to maintain freshness. Depending on storage conditions, some items may degrade sooner, so this timeframe may be insufficient.

B.In a disaster situation, access to pharmacies may be limited, so having a backup supply of essential nonprescription medications like pain relievers, antacids, and allergy medications is essential. This ensures that individuals have what they need to manage minor health issues without needing immediate access to stores.

C.Current recommendations typically advise having enough supplies for at least 3 days (72 hours) to a week, as this is generally the period required before external help may arrive during a disaster. While gathering supplies for two weeks can be helpful, it may not be feasible for everyone due to storage limitations.

D.The recommended amount of water for emergency situations is 1 gallon (approximately 3.8 liters) per person per day, which accounts for drinking and basic hygiene needs. Two liters would not be sufficient for most people’s daily water needs during an emergency.

A. Teach a client about hemodialysis:

Educating clients about hemodialysis may require specialized knowledge that might exceed the standard nursing scope. However, nurses may provide basic information and support related to the procedure.

B. Create a plan of care for a client's discharge:

Although nurses often contribute to discharge planning by providing input, assessing needs, and communicating with the care team, the creation of a complete discharge plan may involve multidisciplinary collaboration, including social workers, case managers, and physicians.

C. Assist in checking a unit of packed RBCs to administer to a client:

Nurses are often responsible for verifying blood components (like packed red blood cells) before administration, ensuring proper patient identification, compatibility, and correct handling of the blood product.

D. Regulate the client's infusion pump after initiating a heparin drip infusion:

Nurses frequently regulate and monitor infusion pumps after starting medication infusions, ensuring the correct rate of administration according to the prescribed dosage.