The patient will be transferred to the chair an hour after receiving pain medication for the first time.Which activity is most important for the nurse delegate to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)?
A) Determine the patient's current pain level.
B) Record the vital signs before ambulation.
C) Position the gait belt around the patient.
D) Assist the patient putting on socks.

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Positioning the gait belt around the patient is crucial for ensuring safety during the transfer from bed to chair, which is a task that can be delegated to nursing assistive personnel.

The Patient Will Be Transferred to the Chair an Hour