The nurse is preparing for morning rounds. What may not be delegated to the nursing assistant?
1. Vital signs
2. Fill water pitchers
3. Skull and face assessment
4. Ambulate surgical clients
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Vital signs can appropriately be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel.
Rationale 2: Filling water pitchers can be appropriately delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel.
Rationale 3: Assessment of the skull and face may not be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel.
Rationale 4: Ambulating surgical clients can be appropriately delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel.
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