The nurse is delegating the care of a 79-year-old client 2 days postop hip replacement to a nursing assistant who routinely works on a medical unit. Which instruction given to the nursing assistant is...

The nurse is delegating the care of a 79-year-old client 2 days postop hip replacement to a nursing assistant who routinely works on a medical unit. Which instruction given to the nursing assistant is of priority initially?

a. Have the client cough and deep breathe q2h.

b. Total the intake and output at 1400.

 c. Use a fracture bedpan for the client.

 d. Wash the client’s skin with a mild soap.

Rationale: