Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
The nurse plans care for a client with a vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE) infection. Which action should the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Placing gowns and gloves outside the room (A) is a non-clinical task within the UAPÔÇÖs scope. Education (B), signage for droplet precautions (C, incorrect for VRE), and validating understanding (D) require clinical judgment and are RN/LPN responsibilities.