Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
A charge nurse is reviewing the list of tasks that have been delegated to the assistive personnel (AP) by the staff nurse. Which of the following tasks should the charge nurse reassign to a licensed nurse?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D because removing and cleaning the cannula of a client with a new tracheostomy requires specialized skills and knowledge that only a licensed nurse possesses to prevent complications and ensure safety. Providing a back rub (A) can be delegated to an AP as it is within their scope of practice. Transporting a stroke client (B) and performing oral hygiene post-amputation (C) can also be delegated as they do not involve complex nursing assessments or interventions. It is crucial to reassign the tracheostomy care task to a licensed nurse to maintain the client's airway safely.