The registered nurse (RN) is planning care for a group of patients. Which task is most appropriate to delegate to an experienced unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
A
Educating a patient on newly prescribed medication side effects.
B
Administering a PRN oral pain medication to a stable patient.
C
Documenting intake and output for a stable patient.
D
Assessing the vital signs of a patient experiencing new onset chest pain.
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
Measuring and documenting intake and output for a stable patient is within the scope of practice for a UAP. Education, medication administration, and assessment of unstable patients require RN-level critical thinking.
💡 Why is C) the correct answer?
The correct answer to the question "The registered nurse (RN) is planning care for a group of patients. Which task is most appropriate to delegate to an experienced unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?" is Option C: Documenting intake and output for a stable patient..
The other options — A) Educating a patient on newly prescribed medication side effects., B) Administering a PRN oral pain medication to a stable patient., D) Assessing the vital signs of a patient experiencing new onset chest pain. — are incorrect for this NCLEX-RN Exam Prep question. As explained above: Measuring and documenting intake and output for a stable patient is within the scope of practice for a UAP. Education, medication administration, and assessment of unstable patients require RN-level …
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