Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
All of the following tasks could be delegated to a nursing assistant or unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) except:
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Monitoring an intravenous infusion involves assessing for complications, adjusting the flow rate, and monitoring the client's response, which requires the knowledge and skills of a licensed nurse (RN or LPN). Tasks that can be delegated to nursing assistants or unlicensed assistive personnel include assisting a client to the bathroom, offering fluids, and recording fluid intake. These activities are within the scope of practice for UAPs as they do not involve the specialized knowledge and training needed for intravenous infusion monitoring.