A nurse is caring for four clients. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel (AP)?

• Cocaine is a powerfully addictive stimulant drug that increases the levels of dopamine in the brain, which is a chemical messenger related to movement, pleasure, and motivation.
• Cocaine's effects appear almost immediately and last for a few minutes to an hour, depending on the method of use. Some of the short-term effects of cocaine include extreme happiness and energy, mental alertness, hypersensitivity to sight, sound, and touch, and irritability.
• An elevated energy level is one of the most common and noticeable effects of cocaine use, as cocaine stimulates the central nervous system and makes the user feel more alert, active, and confident¹². This effect may also lead to increased physical activity, talkativeness, or aggression.

Therefore, option A is the correct answer, while options B, C, and D are incorrect.

Option B is incorrect because a powerful craving for more cocaine is not a behavior that can be observed by others, but rather an internal feeling that the user may experience due to the addictive nature of the drug.

Option C is incorrect because high self-esteem is not a typical effect of cocaine use, as cocaine may cause paranoia or anxiety in some users.

Option D is incorrect because euphoria is not a behavior that can be observed by others, but rather an emotional state that the user may feel due to the increased dopamine levels in the brain

Correct answer: A. Have the child take a tub bath each morning

A. Have the child take a tub bath each morning: Warm tub baths are recommended for children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) as they help to relieve joint stiffness and pain, especially in the morning. The warm water can soothe the joints, making movement easier and reducing discomfort throughout the day.

B. Apply splints to the child's extremities during the day: While splints may be used in JIA, they are typically applied during the night (resting splints) to maintain joint position and prevent contractures. Daytime use of splints (working splints) may be considered in certain situations, but generally, children are encouraged to be as active as possible during the day to maintain joint mobility.

C. Encourage the child to take naps during the day: While rest is important, encouraging too much rest during the day may contribute to joint stiffness. Regular activity helps maintain joint function and mobility, which is essential in managing JIA.

D. Keep the child on bedrest as long as pain persists: Prolonged bedrest is not recommended for children with JIA. It can lead to muscle atrophy, increased stiffness, and reduced joint mobility. Instead, the focus should be on maintaining activity within the child's pain tolerance and using pain management strategies.