Which of these nursing actions in the care plan for a patient who had a repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm 5 days previously is most appropriate for the nurse to delegate to an experienced nursing assistant?

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Assisting a patient who has already been taught how to cough is part of routine postoperative care and within the education and scope of practice for an experienced nursing assistant. Patient teaching and assessment of essential postoperative functions such as circulation and movement are more appropriate for the RN-level education and scope of practice.

Which of These Nursing Actions in the Care Plan for a Patient