An assistive personnel (AP) comes to work with a new set of artificial nails. The nurse takes the AP to a private location to discuss the issue. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?

Rationale:

A. An infant who has pertussis and is receiving oxygen via nasal cannula requires immediate assessment to ensure that the oxygen therapy is adequate and to monitor for any signs of respiratory distress or worsening condition.

B. An adolescent who was admitted to the unit in sickle cell crisis and is ready for discharge instructions does not require immediate assessment as the client is stable enough for discharge planning.

C. A school-age child who has diabetes mellitus and requires blood glucose monitoring should be assessed, but it is less urgent compared to a client with a respiratory condition.

D. A toddler who has both arms in casts and needs to be fed his breakfast needs attention, but this is less critical compared to monitoring a client with a respiratory condition.

Rationale:

A. WBC 6,000/mm³ is within normal range and does not require follow-up.

B. BUN 15 mg/dL is within normal range and does not require follow-up.

C. Hemoglobin 14 g/dL is within normal range for most adults and does not require follow-up.

D. Platelet count 60,000/mm³ is significantly low and requires follow-up as it can increase the risk of bleeding during surgery.