Question

The registered nurse has delegated the task of ambulating a patient to two nursing assistants. The patient appears to ambulate without assistance, but must be ambulated with two assistants due to a history of unexpected fall. What is the most important aspect of delegating this task?

	a.	The aides understand the patient is to be ambulated twice daily.
	b.	The patient is comfortable walking with the aides.
	c.	The aides understand the importance of walking with the patient.
	d.	The patient understands the need for assistance.

Answer 1

When the registered nurse has delegated the task of ambulating a patient to 2 nursing recruiter and when patient appears to ambulate without assistance but must be ambulated with 2 assistants due to a unexpected past fall then the most important aspect of delegating this task is the aides understand the importance of walking with the patient.

Option C is the correct answer.