The nurse is developing an activity plan for a client. The nurse should recognize that which activity plan would best conserve the client's energy without compromising physical or mental health?

Choice A reason: The AP's ability to complete the task without assistance is not one of the five rights of delegation. The nurse should always supervise and evaluate the AP's performance of delegated tasks.

Choice B reason: The AP's ability to prioritize is not one of the five rights of delegation. The nurse should provide clear and specific instructions and expectations for the delegated tasks.

Choice C reason: The AP's rapport with clients is not one of the five rights of delegation. The nurse should consider the client's preferences, needs, and condition when delegating tasks.

Choice D reason: The AP has the knowledge and skill to perform the task is one of the five rights of delegation. The nurse should delegate tasks that are within the AP's scope of practice, training, and competencE.

Choice A reason: Scheduling energy-intensive activities at the time of day when the client has higher energy levels is an activity plan that would best conserve the client's energy without compromising physical or mental health because it allows the client to perform tasks when they feel most capable and comfortable, as well as balance rest and activity throughout the day.

Choice B reason: Scheduling all activities within a small block of time to allow the client a longer, uninterrupted rest period is not an activity plan that would best conserve the client's energy without compromising physical or mental health because it can cause fatigue, stress, and frustration for the client, as well as reduce their mobility and function.

Choice C reason: Scheduling toilet breaks before and after any other planned activity is not an activity plan that would best conserve the client's energy without compromising physical or mental health because it can limit the client's fluid intake and output, as well as increase the risk of urinary tract infections or constipation.

Choice D reason: Scheduling the client's hygiene activities and limiting visitors is not an activity plan that would best conserve the client's energy without compromising physical or mental health because it can neglect the client's social and emotional needs, as well as isolate the client from their support system.