Question

Which task is appropriate for the RN to delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) provided the delegatee has had experience and training?

a) Administering intravenous (IV) medications
b) Interpreting diagnostic test results
c) Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs)
d) Developing a nursing care plan
e) Assessing a patient's response to a new medication

Answer 1

The appropriate task to delegate to UAPs is assisting with activities of daily living, as other listed tasks require higher clinical judgment and licensure.

Step-by-step explanation:

The task that is appropriate for the RN to delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) provided the delegatee has had experience and training is c) Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs). UAPs, under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, are often tasked with helping patients perform ADLs, which include bathing, dressing, transferring, toileting, and eating. Tasks such as administering intravenous (IV) medications, interpreting diagnostic test results, developing a nursing care plan, and assessing a patient's response to a new medication require a higher level of clinical judgment and licensure, and are therefore, not appropriate for UAPs.