A nurse is planning care for clients.
Which of the following tasks can the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel (AP)?

 

The correct answer is Choice B: Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice.

Choice A rationale:

The Code of Ethics for Nurses provides guidelines on ethical practice but does not specifically address pay.

Choice B rationale:

The Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice outlines the professional standards, including aspects related to compensation and benefits, which can help guide a nurse in understanding pay scales and expectations.

Choice C rationale:

American Nurses Association Position Statements provide guidance on various issues but are not focused on pay.

Choice D rationale:

Principles of Nursing Practice offer a framework for nursing care but do not specifically address salary or compensation.

Choice A rationale:

Requesting assistance from the client's room is a reasonable action in the healthcare setting. However, when teaching about cell phone use in the workplace, it's important to emphasize the importance of maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality. Using a cell phone to request assistance inside the client's room may compromise patient privacy, and it's generally not an appropriate use of a cell phone in a healthcare setting.

Choice B rationale:

Sending a personal text to a co-worker during work hours can be distracting and unprofessional. It can divert the nurse's attention away from patient care and may not be allowed in the workplace policy. This choice should not be encouraged when teaching about cell phone use in the healthcare setting.

Choice C rationale:

Calling the client's family member per their request can be an acceptable use of a cell phone in the workplace, especially if it's related to patient care or communication with the patient's loved ones. However, it's essential to stress the importance of patient privacy and obtaining appropriate consent when discussing patient information over the phone.

Choice D rationale:

Taking a photo of a client's incision site for learning purposes can be a valuable educational tool, as long as it is done with the appropriate consent and complies with institutional policies. It allows healthcare professionals to document and learn from clinical experiences. However, it is crucial to emphasize the need for patient consent, privacy, and the ethical use of such images.