Which action should the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) nurse delegate to nursing assistive personnel (NAP) who help with the transfer of a patient to the surgical unit?
A) Help with the transfer of the patient onto a stretcher.
B) Give a verbal report to the surgical unit charge nurse.
C) Document the appearance of the patient's incision in the chart.
D) Ensure that the receiving nurse understands the postoperative orders.
Correct Answer:
Verified
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