Question

The task of completing and signing the initial assessment on a newly admitted patient who is about to undergo minimally invasive procedures on an outpatient basis can be delegated to:

a. the registered nurse (RN).
b. the licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN).
c. unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP).
d. all levels of staff, because the information is about the past and cannot change."

Answer 1

The task of completing and signing the initial assessment on a newly admitted patient who is about to undergo minimally invasive procedures on an outpatient basis can be delegated to different levels of staff in the medical team.

Step-by-step explanation:

The task of completing and signing the initial assessment on a newly admitted patient who is about to undergo minimally invasive procedures on an outpatient basis can be delegated to the registered nurse (RN), the licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN), or the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). All these levels of staff have the responsibility to gather and document important information about the patient's past medical history, current condition, and any potential risks or concerns that need to be addressed before the procedure.