A registered nurse is responsible for organizing the care at a facility that has several UAPs. Which of the following tasks can an RN delegate to a UAP?
A) Performing an ongoing assessment
B) Answering call lights
C) Administering medications
D) Counseling clients
Ans: B
Any activity that requires knowledge and judgment that is unique to the function of
an RN cannot be delegated to others. Such activities include ongoing assessment, medication
administration, and counseling clients. Answering call lights is within the scope of a UAP and
can thus be delegated.
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