Delegation and Supervision in Nursing Care

Very Hard Management Of Care Delegation And Supervision

A registered nurse (RN) is supervising a team of nursing assistants and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) on a busy medical-surgical unit. The unit is currently experiencing a high patient acuity level, and the RN must prioritize tasks and delegate appropriately. Which of the following tasks can the RN safely delegate to the nursing assistants and LPNs while ensuring effective patient care? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply:

Assisting a patient with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing and dressing.

Monitoring vital signs of a stable post-operative patient.

Administering prescribed oral medications to patients.

Providing patient education on discharge instructions.

Changing the dressing of a surgical wound that is healing without complications.

Transporting a patient to radiology for a scheduled procedure.

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