Which activity can an RN delegate to a trained nursing assistant while retaining responsibility for nursing assessment?
Correct answer: C. Obtain routine vital signs for a stable patient
- A. Determine the cause of a new confusion
- B. Teach a patient how to use an inhaler
- C. Obtain routine vital signs for a stable patient
- D. Develop nursing diagnoses from assessment findings
Explanation
Routine vital signs for a stable patient may be delegated, with clear instructions to report abnormal findings. Assessment, nursing diagnosis and patient teaching require nursing judgement and remain the RN's responsibility.
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Assessment gathers subjective and objective data through health history, physical examination and observation. The nursing process then uses nursing diagnoses, planning, implementation and evaluation to provide individualised care, while distinguishing a nursing diagnosis from a medical diagnosis and identifying priorities such as airway, breathing, circulation and safety.
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