Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client on a medical-surgical unitA nurse on a medical-surgical unit is delegating client care. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A. Using a pain rating scale to monitor a client's pain level can be delegated to an assistive personnel because it is a non-invasive task that does not require specialized knowledge or skills. Assistive personnel can be trained to use pain rating scales accurately, allowing nurses to focus on more complex nursing assessments and interventions. In contrast, options B, C, and D involve procedures that require specific training, critical thinking, and judgment, making them inappropriate for delegation to assistive personnel. Therefore, delegating the task of using a pain rating scale aligns with the principles of effective delegation and proper utilization of healthcare team members.