The nurse has delegated the making of unoccupied beds to unlicensed as

The nurse has delegated the making of unoccupied beds to unlicensed assistive personnel. What should the nurse assess regarding client safety once the beds are completed?

1. Folding of the top sheet
2. Direction of the pillow
3. Call light being readily available
4. Presence of mitered corners

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: The folding of the top sheet is not important for client safety.
Rationale 2: The direction of the pillow is not important for client safety.
Rationale 3: The nurse should assess for the call light being readily available while the client is out of the bed.
Rationale 4: The presence of mitered corners is not important for client safety.