Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
The nurse determines that an IV vesicant chemotherapy infusion is infiltrated. In responding to this finding, which task can the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Disposing of IV tubing is a routine task within the UAP's scope. Recording pulse volume, reapplying compresses, and teaching require clinical judgment, which are RN responsibilities.