Question

Which task can be delegated to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)?

1) Turn and reposition the client every 2 hours.
2)Assess the clients skin condition.
3)Change pressure ulcer dressings every shift.
4)Apply hydrocolloid dressing to the pressure ulcer.

Answer 1

The task that can be delegated to NAP is turning and repositioning the client every 2 hours. Assessing skin conditions and changing dressings should be performed by a registered nurse.

Step-by-step explanation:

Regarding tasks that can be delegated to nursing assistive personnel (NAP), they are able to perform tasks under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. NAPs typically focus on providing dialysis treatments and can perform routine tasks that do not require nursing judgment. According to the four options given:

• Turn and reposition the client every 2 hours.
• Assess the client's skin condition.
• Change pressure ulcer dressings every shift.
• Apply hydrocolloid dressing to the pressure ulcer.

From these options, the task that can safely be delegated to NAP is the first one: Turn and reposition the client every 2 hours. Option 2, assessing the client's skin condition, and options 3 and 4, changing pressure ulcer dressings and applying hydrocolloid dressings to pressure ulcers, are tasks that require nursing judgment and skills, and therefore, should not be delegated to NAPs.