Which assessment must the RN do initially when assigning tasks to non-licensed personnel (NAP)?
A) Evaluating the NAP's skills and knowledge level
B) Assessing which tasks the NAP is interested in assuming
C) Evaluating how patients rate the NAP's performance
D) Assessing how team members like working with the NAP
Answer: A) Evaluating the NAP's skills and knowledge level
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