A registered nurse is deciding whether to delegate care for a client who has a urinary catheter. Which task is suitable for unlicensed assistive personnel?
Correct answer: C. Empty the drainage bag and record the urine amount
- A. Evaluate whether the catheter remains necessary
- B. Insert a new catheter when the drainage stops
- C. Empty the drainage bag and record the urine amount
- D. Teach the client how to prevent catheter infection
Explanation
Emptying the drainage bag and recording the amount is a routine task for a stable client. Evaluating necessity, inserting a catheter, and teaching infection prevention require licensed nursing knowledge and judgement.
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Delegation and assignment cover how the registered nurse allocates care according to patient stability, task complexity, staff competence and legal scope. The five rights of delegation, supervision, communication and follow-up are linked to the difference between an RN, LPN or LVN, and unlicensed assistive personnel, while accountability for overall nursing care remains with the RN.
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