A staff nurse is assigning work to a nursing assistant. Which task is most appropriate to delegate, provided the assistant is trained and supervised?
Correct answer: C. Measuring and recording a stable patient's temperature
- A. Assessing a newly admitted patient's chest pain
- B. Administering an intravenous antibiotic
- C. Measuring and recording a stable patient's temperature
- D. Developing the patient's nursing care plan
Explanation
Measuring the temperature of a stable patient is a routine task that can be delegated to trained support staff. The registered nurse remains responsible for assessment, care planning and tasks requiring professional judgment.
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