For which patient can the nurse safely delegate morning care to the nursing assistive personnel (NAP)? Assume an experienced NAP,and base your decision on patient condition.Assume there are no complications other than the conditions stated.

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Morning care for the patient who underwent surgical repair of a bowel 2 days ago can be safely delegated to the nursing assistive personnel because the patient should be stable.The patient who sustained a closed head injury may develop increased intracranial pressure during care.Therefore,he requires the critical-thinking skills of a registered nurse to perform his morning care safely.The patient admitted with septic shock may easily become unstable with care; therefore,a registered nurse is required to provide his morning care safely.The patient admitted with an exacerbation of asthma who becomes short of breath with activity also requires the critical-thinking skills of a registered nurse to detect respiratory compromise quickly.

For Which Patient Can the Nurse Safely Delegate Morning Care