The nurse is preparing the morning assignments. Which of the following assessments could the nurse delegate to the nursing assistant?
1. Neurological assessment
2. Musculoskeletal assessment
3. Vital signs assessment
4. Female genital assessment
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: The UAP cannot perform a neurological assessment.
Rationale 2: The UAP cannot perform a musculoskeletal assessment.
Rationale 3: The nursing assistant can only assess vital signs.
Rationale 4: The UAP cannot perform a female genital assessment.
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