A nurse is preparing to transfer a client who has had a stroke to a rehabilitation facility. The client's family tells the nurse they are concerned about the level of care the client will receive.

Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

• A. This is a task that can typically be delegated to an AP, as it involves performing a routine, non-invasive procedure that does not require clinical judgment. Feeding through an established gastrostomy tube is within the scope of practice for an AP, provided the procedure is straightforward and there are no complications.
• B. Incorrect. Determining if the PRN pain medication has helped is an evaluation and should bot be delegated.
• C. Incorrect. Providing instructions about client care to a family member over the telephone is a task that requires clinical judgment and communication skills. The nurse should not delegate this task to an AP who might not have the knowledge or authority to answer questions or address concerns.
• D. Teaching a client how to perform a health-related task, such as measuring blood pressure, requires the nurse's assessment skills and clinical judgment. Education on health tasks is a nursing responsibility and cannot be delegated to an AP.

- A. Incorrect. The nurse should check the functioning of oxygen equipment daily, not weekly, to ensure safety and proper delivery of oxygen.

- B. Correct. The nurse should instruct the client to wear clothing made with cotton fabrics while oxygen is in use, as synthetic fabrics can generate static electricity and cause sparks that could ignite the oxygen.

- C. Incorrect. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid petroleum-based lubricants, such as Vaseline, as they are flammable and could cause burns if exposed to oxygen. The nurse should recommend water-soluble lubricants, such as K-Y jelly, instead.

- D. Incorrect. The nurse should instruct the client to store full oxygen tanks upright, not on their side, to prevent them from rolling and damaging the valve or regulator.