Which of these care activities can be delegated to the nursing assistive personnel (NAP)?
Select all that apply.
a. Performing a capillary blood sugar measurement
b. Positioning and turning F.N. every 2 hours
c. Counseling F.N. on pain control measures as needed
d. Assessing F.N.'s status on the Glasgow Coma Scale
e. Emptying the Foley catheter collection bag
f. Monitoring F.N.'s serum potassium levels
a, b, e
Activities that can be safely delegated to the NAP in this situation include noninvasive and
nonsterile treatments such as emptying Foley catheters, the collection of and reporting data such as
vital signs and capillary blood sugar results, and performing hygienic care activities such as bathing
and toileting, turning and positioning, and assisting with ambulation. The nurse cannot delegate
to the NAP any aspect of patient assessment, evaluating the effectiveness of care, and any health
counseling unless it is reinforcement of previously taught material.
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