Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
A nurse is delegating client care tasks to an assistive personnel. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Correct Answer: B (Performing a simple dressing change)
Rationale:
1. Simple dressing changes are routine, non-invasive tasks that do not require advanced nursing skills.
2. Assistive personnel can be trained to perform dressing changes safely under the supervision of a nurse.
3. Delegating this task allows the nurse to focus on more complex care responsibilities.
4. Inserting an NG tube (A) requires specialized training, evaluation of healing (C) requires nursing judgment, and changing IV tubing (D) involves potential complications if not done correctly.
Rationale:
1. Simple dressing changes are routine, non-invasive tasks that do not require advanced nursing skills.
2. Assistive personnel can be trained to perform dressing changes safely under the supervision of a nurse.
3. Delegating this task allows the nurse to focus on more complex care responsibilities.
4. Inserting an NG tube (A) requires specialized training, evaluation of healing (C) requires nursing judgment, and changing IV tubing (D) involves potential complications if not done correctly.