A nurse is transferring a client to another unit.
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the transfer report?

Choice A rationale

Keeping the client's room well lit is not typically beneficial for pain management and may even be counterproductive for clients who need rest or reduced sensory stimuli to manage pain effectively.

Choice B rationale

Encouraging the client to abstain from distracting activities is not recommended. Distraction techniques, such as engaging in activities, can be effective in reducing the client's perception of pain.

Choice C rationale

Ensuring that the client's room is kept at a cool temperature may not be effective for pain relief and might cause discomfort, especially if the client prefers warmth.

Choice D rationale

Playing music in the client's room can serve as a distraction and has been shown to reduce the perception of pain. Music therapy can induce relaxation, reduce anxiety, and create a calming environment.

Choice A rationale

Administering vaginal cream is a medication administration task requiring knowledge and skills within the licensed nurse's scope of practice. Assistive personnel (AP) are not authorized to perform this procedure due to the potential for complications and the need for clinical judgment.

Choice B rationale

Providing postmortem care is a task that AP can perform as it involves basic care activities, such as bathing and positioning, which do not require specialized nursing skills. This allows the nurse to focus on more complex patient needs.

Choice C rationale

Suctioning a tracheostomy is a procedure that requires clinical assessment and intervention skills. Due to the potential for complications, it is within the licensed nurse's scope of practice, not the AP's.

Choice D rationale

Changing a peripheral IV dressing involves assessment skills and requires sterile technique to prevent infection. This task is beyond the scope of practice for AP and should be performed by a licensed nurse.