A registered nurse is planning assignments for a rehabilitation unit. Which task is appropriate for an experienced unlicensed assistive person who has been validated as competent?
Correct answer: C. Recording the amount eaten at lunch
- A. Changing a sterile abdominal dressing
- B. Teaching crutch use to a new client
- C. Recording the amount eaten at lunch
- D. Evaluating progress toward mobility goals
Explanation
Recording food intake is a routine, predictable task that can be delegated to trained unlicensed assistive personnel. Sterile dressing changes, teaching, and evaluation require nursing judgement or professional skill.
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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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