The nurse responds to a voice calling out from a room on the nursing unit. Upon entering the room, the nurse sees a patient lying on the floor near the foot of the bed. After attending to the patient and notifying the HCP, which notation would be most appropriate to record on the incident occurrence report?

A. While prioritizing tasks is important, simply instructing the team member to focus on the most necessary tasks does not address the root of the problem. It may not provide the support or resources needed to effectively manage their workload.
B. While this might seem helpful in the short term, it does not empower the team member or address the issue of workload management. Taking on too much responsibility can also lead to burnout for the RN and is not a sustainable solution.
C. This option does not consider the needs of the original team member and may disrupt teamwork or create additional stress for other staff. It’s important to address the workload collaboratively rather than simply redistributing it without context.
D. This is the best initial action. By examining the workload together, the RN can help the team member identify which tasks are most critical and which can be deferred or delegated. This approach fosters collaboration, empowers the team member, and ensures that patient care needs are met efficiently.

A. This task is appropriate for UAP to perform, as it involves basic hygiene and does not require nursing judgment or clinical assessment. UAP can assist with routine oral care under the direction of the RN.
B. Assisting with position changes is a basic care activity that UAP can perform. This task helps prevent pressure ulcers and maintains client comfort, and it does not require the clinical judgment of a nurse.
C. Administering IV medications or fluids is a nursing task that requires specific training and knowledge of nursing assessments, potential complications, and monitoring. This task should only be performed by a licensed nurse, not by UAP.
D. UAP can document basic measurements such as urine output, as this is a straightforward task that does not require clinical judgment. However, the RN should ensure that the UAP understands how to accurately measure and record this information.
E. While UAP can observe and report general changes, monitoring for clinical indications of dehydration requires nursing assessment skills and judgment. This task should be performed by an RN.
F. While UAP can weigh clients, the assessment of weight trends requires clinical judgment and interpretation of data, which falls under the responsibilities of a licensed nurse. The RN should evaluate and interpret the data regarding the client's health status.