A nurse is caring for a school-age child who is taking valproic acid. The nurse should expect the provider to order which of the following diagnostic tests?

- A is incorrect because massaging bony prominences on the client's left side can increase the risk of skin breakdown and pressure ulcers. The nurse should avoid applying pressure to areas with impaired circulation or sensation.

- B is correct because supporting the client's left arm on a pillow while sitting can prevent edema, contractures, and nerve damage. The nurse should also encourage the client to perform active and passive range of motion exercises on their left arm.

- C is incorrect because positioning the bedside table on the client's left side can discourage the client from using their right side, which can lead to neglect and learned nonuse. The nurse should position the bedside table on the client's right side and encourage them to reach for items with their right hand.

- D is incorrect because placing the client's cane on their left side while ambulating can cause instability and falls. The nurse should place the cane on the client's right side and instruct them to move their left leg and cane together, followed by their right leg.

- A. Palpate the degree of edema. This is incorrect because palpating the degree of edema requires clinical judgment and skill, which are beyond the scope of practice of an AP. -

B. Regulate IV pump fluid rate. This is incorrect because regulating IV pump fluid rate is a nursing responsibility that involves calculating and adjusting the infusion rate based on the client's condition and orders.

- C. Measure the client's daily weight. This is correct because measuring the client's daily weight is a routine task that can be delegated to an AP, as long as the nurse provides clear instructions and monitors the results. The client's daily weight is an indicator of fluid balance and can help evaluate the effectiveness of treatment.

- D. Assess the client's vital signs. This is incorrect because assessing the client's vital signs requires interpretation and analysis of data, which are nursing functions that cannot be delegated to an AP.