Which of these tasks can be appropriately delegated to the nursing assistive personnel?
a. Performing the every-2-hour neurologic check
b. Obtaining a complete set of VS and charting
c. Instructing the parents on changes in neurologic status
d. Changing the dressing on the surgical site
b
Obtaining and charting VS is within the role of the NAP. Assessing neurologic status, providing
education, and changing the dressing are the responsibility of the licensed RN.
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