Management of CareQuestion 1 of 120
A charge nurse is assigning tasks at the start of a shift. Which task is appropriate to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
a.Taking vital signs on a stable postoperative client
b.Performing the initial assessment of a newly admitted client
c.Adjusting the flow rate of a continuous IV infusion
d.Teaching a client how to use an incentive spirometer
Explanation
UAP may perform routine, standardized tasks such as vital signs on stable clients. Assessment, IV titration, and client teaching require the judgment of a licensed nurse and cannot be delegated.
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