When studying for the NCLEX-RN exam, the new graduate should be able to determine which tasks to delegate to which employee. Which tasks are appropriately delegated to the UAP?
a. Apical pulse on a new admission
b. Post cardiac catheterization pulse oximetry
c. Data collection such as vital signs and blood glucose levels
d. Dressing change for a patient with an open wound that requires packing
C
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A This is not within the UAP's scope of practice.
B This is not within the UAP's scope of practice.
C The UAP's scope of practice includes data collection such as these. No judg-ments can be made.
D This is not within the UAP's scope of practice.
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