Delegation to Nursing Assistants

Very Easy Management Of Care Delegation And Supervision

A nurse is supervising a team of nursing assistants on a medical-surgical unit. The nurse is preparing to delegate tasks for the day. Which of the following tasks is MOST appropriate for the nurse to delegate to a nursing assistant?

Consider the responsibilities and scope of practice of nursing assistants when selecting your answer.

Administering oral medications to a patient.

Performing a routine bath for a patient.

Assessing the level of pain in a patient.

Developing a care plan for a new admission.

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