The nurse and nursing assistive personnel (NAP)are caring for a group of patients on the medical-surgical floor.For which of the following patients can the nurse delegate to the NAP the task of bathing? Select all that apply.

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The nurse should not delegate bathing of a client newly diagnosed with a stroke whose blood pressure is unstable or otherwise abnormal.This client requires the keen assessment and critical thinking skills of a registered nurse.The nurse can safely delegate the care of stable clients,such as the client admitted with dehydration,the client admitted with a urinary tract infection,or the client with chronic renal failure.Any client who is very ill or who requires complex decision making should be cared for by a registered nurse.

The Nurse and Nursing Assistive Personnel (NAP)are Caring for a Group