The nurse preceptor is instructing the new nurse on appropriate communication techniques. The new nurse indicates a need for further teaching on using assertive communication, if she does which of the following when communicating with patients? Select one answer

This is the observation that indicates that the UAPs need additional information about the turning procedure because it is incorrect and may cause complications for the client. The client who had a hip arthroplasty with prosthesis placement should not keep both legs straight and together while turning because this may cause dislocation of the prosthesis, nerve damage, or bleeding. The client should keep the affected leg slightly abducted and supported with pillows or an abduction device.

A. An abduction pillow is placed between the client's legs when positioned is correct and does not indicate a need for additional information. This helps to maintain proper alignment and prevent dislocation of the prosthesis.

C. A turning sheet used under the client for turning and repositioning is correct and does not indicate a need for additional information. This helps to reduce friction and shear forces on the skin and prevent pressure ulcers.

D. The UAPs keep their backs straight and knees bent when moving the client is correct and does not indicate a need for additional information. This helps to protect their own musculoskeletal health and prevent injuries.

Choice A reason: Collects data is not an activity that the nurse performs during the planning step of the nursing process. Collecting data is an activity that the nurse performs during the assessment step of the nursing process, which involves gathering and analyzing information about the client’s health status, history, and environment.

Therefore, this choice is incorrect.

Choice B reason: Records data is not an activity that the nurse performs during the planning step of the nursing process. Recording data is an activity that the nurse performs during the documentation step of the nursing process, which involves writing or entering the data and findings in the client’s record or chart. Therefore, this choice is incorrect.

Choice C reason: Prioritizes care is an activity that the nurse performs during the planning step of the nursing process. Prioritizing care is an activity that involves ranking the client’s problems, needs, or risks according to their urgency, importance, or potential impact. It helps the nurse to allocate time and resources efficiently, and to address the most critical or significant issues first. Therefore, this choice is correct.

Choice D reason: Carries out interventions is not an activity that the nurse performs during the planning step of the nursing process. Carrying out interventions is an activity that the nurse performs during the implementation step of the nursing process, which involves executing the plan of care and performing the interventions and activities that were planned. Therefore, this choice is incorrect.