Delegation & assignment · practice question

Which tasks can the RN delegate to assistive personnel (AP)? Select all that apply.

Select all that applyMedium

Measuring vital signs on a stable clientHelping a stable client walk in the hallwayTeaching a newly diagnosed client to use an insulin penAssessing a client's pain after an opioid doseRecording intake and output

Answer and explanation

Correct answer

A. Measuring vital signs on a stable client
B. Helping a stable client walk in the hallway
E. Recording intake and output

Why

AP can do routine, standardized tasks for stable clients. The RN keeps assessment, teaching, evaluation and nursing judgment.

References

NCSBN & ANA, National Guidelines for Nursing Delegation (2019)

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