A registered nurse (RN) is delegating tasks to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which task is appropriate for the RN to delegate?

The correct answer to the question "A registered nurse (RN) is delegating tasks to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which task is appropriate for the RN to delegate?" is Option C: Assisting a patient with ambulation and activities of daily living..

The other options — A) Performing a sterile dressing change for a surgical wound., B) Administering oral medications to a stable patient., D) Educating a patient about new dietary restrictions. — are incorrect for this NCLEX-RN Exam Prep question. As explained above: Assisting with ambulation and ADLs are routine tasks that fall within the scope of practice for UAP. Sterile dressing changes, medication administration, and patient education require nursing judgmen…