A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is perimenopausal.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Choice A rationale

Administering vaginal cream is a medication administration task requiring knowledge and skills within the licensed nurse's scope of practice. Assistive personnel (AP) are not authorized to perform this procedure due to the potential for complications and the need for clinical judgment.

Choice B rationale

Providing postmortem care is a task that AP can perform as it involves basic care activities, such as bathing and positioning, which do not require specialized nursing skills. This allows the nurse to focus on more complex patient needs.

Choice C rationale

Suctioning a tracheostomy is a procedure that requires clinical assessment and intervention skills. Due to the potential for complications, it is within the licensed nurse's scope of practice, not the AP's.

Choice D rationale

Changing a peripheral IV dressing involves assessment skills and requires sterile technique to prevent infection. This task is beyond the scope of practice for AP and should be performed by a licensed nurse.

Choice A rationale

Securing the catheter helps prevent it from moving, which reduces the risk of urethral trauma and infection. Proper fixation is essential for patient safety and comfort.

Choice B rationale

Urine should not be obtained from the drainage bag for specimen collection as it may be contaminated. Fresh urine samples directly from the catheter port are more accurate.

Choice C rationale

Catheter bags should be changed based on clinical need, which can be more frequent than every 3 days. This ensures hygiene and reduces infection risks.

Choice D rationale

The drainage bag should be kept below the bladder level to prevent backflow of urine, which can lead to infection.