A nurse is preparing to administer aspirin 650 mg PO every 12 hours. The amount available is aspirin 325 mg tablets.

How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies.

(Do not use a trailing zero) 

Choice A rationale
Recognizing cultural preferences is important, but it does not demonstrate the use of the Self- Care Model. The Self-Care Model focuses on promoting autonomy and self-care.
Choice B rationale
Performing all tasks independently does not align with the Self-Care Model, which emphasizes promoting the client’s ability to care for themselves.
Choice C rationale
Calculating intake and output accurately is important, but it does not demonstrate the use of the Self-Care Model. The Self-Care Model focuses on promoting autonomy and self-care.
Choice D rationale
Encouraging autonomy by allowing the client to feed themselves is the correct answer. This action aligns with the Self-Care Model, which emphasizes promoting the client’s ability to care for themselves.

Choice A rationale
The right circumstance refers to the appropriate setting and resources being available for the task to be delegated. It ensures that the situation is suitable for delegation, considering factors such as the patient’s condition and the complexity of the task. However, this is not the focus of the question, which is about the nurse’s demonstration during delegation.
Choice B rationale
The right communication involves clear, concise, and complete instructions given to the assistive personnel. It ensures that the delegatee understands the task, the expected outcomes, and any specific instructions or precautions. This is the correct answer because the nurse is demonstrating effective communication during the delegation process.
Choice C rationale
The right supervision refers to the appropriate monitoring and evaluation of the task being performed by the delegatee. It ensures that the nurse provides guidance, support, and feedback as needed. While important, this is not the focus of the question, which is about the nurse’s demonstration during delegation.
Choice D rationale
The right task refers to the appropriateness of the task being delegated, ensuring it is within the delegatee’s scope of practice and competency level. It ensures that the task is suitable for delegation. However, this is not the focus of the question, which is about the nurse’s demonstration during delegation.