A nurse and an assistive personnel (AP) are assigned a group of clients on the unit. Which of the following clients should the nurse instruct the AP to report to the nurse?
Explanation & Rationale
A. A client who consumes all the food from their meal tray: Eating a full meal is generally positive and does not require immediate reporting unless related to specific dietary restrictions or concerns. B. A client who requests assistance to use the bedside commode: Requesting help to use the commode is expected and can be managed by the assistive personnel without urgent nurse notification. C. A client who has a prescription for compression stockings and did not receive them: Compression stockings prevent deep vein thrombosis and promote circulation. Not receiving them as prescribed is a safety concern that requires prompt nurse awareness and intervention. D. A client who requests to sit in the bedside chair while watching TV: This is a normal, non-urgent request that the assistive personnel can usually handle without needing to notify the nurse immediately.