The registered nurse (RN) wants to delegate measuring a client's urinary output to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which factors should the nurse consider before delegating the task?
a. The complexity of the activity, age of the UAP, and predictability of the outcome
b. The stability of the patient's condition, potential for harm, and complexity of the activity
c. The context of the other patient needs, the desired outcome, and autonomy of the patient
d. Predictability of the UAP, the amount of time required for the task, and RN's skill level
Answer: b. The stability of the patient's condition, potential for harm, and complexity of the activity
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