Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
A nurse in a long-term care facility is delegating care for a group of clients for the oncoming shift. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel?
Correct answer
B,C,D
Rationale
The correct answer is B, C, D.
B: Transfer a client who is receiving radiation therapy to radiology - This task can be safely delegated to an assistive personnel as it involves physical transfer and does not require nursing judgment.
C: Record urine output for a client who has a suprapubic catheter - This task is routine and can be delegated to an assistive personnel as it involves basic data collection.
D: Measure vital signs for a client who requires contact precautions - Vital signs measurement is a task that can be delegated as it is a routine procedure and does not require nursing assessment.
Incorrect choices:
A: Plan care for a client who has dysphagia - This task involves critical thinking and nursing judgment, which should not be delegated to assistive personnel.
Overall, tasks that involve basic care, routine procedures, and physical assistance can be delegated to assistive personnel, while tasks requiring nursing judgment should not be delegated.
B: Transfer a client who is receiving radiation therapy to radiology - This task can be safely delegated to an assistive personnel as it involves physical transfer and does not require nursing judgment.
C: Record urine output for a client who has a suprapubic catheter - This task is routine and can be delegated to an assistive personnel as it involves basic data collection.
D: Measure vital signs for a client who requires contact precautions - Vital signs measurement is a task that can be delegated as it is a routine procedure and does not require nursing assessment.
Incorrect choices:
A: Plan care for a client who has dysphagia - This task involves critical thinking and nursing judgment, which should not be delegated to assistive personnel.
Overall, tasks that involve basic care, routine procedures, and physical assistance can be delegated to assistive personnel, while tasks requiring nursing judgment should not be delegated.