The registered nurse, licensed practical nurse (LPN), and unlicensed assistive personnel are assigned a client who is being transferred from the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). Which tasks are the most appropriate to delegate to the LPN? Select all that apply.

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11ecbb05_cb96_5411_b433_7b879e014aef_MD0009_00 The registered nurse (RN) should consider the 5 rights of delegation prior to delegating a task. Tasks such as monitoring pain, administering medications, and titrating oxygen may be delegated by the RN to the licensed practical nurse (LPN) (Options C and F). (Options A and D) The RN receives report from the post-anesthesia care unit nurse, performs initial assessments, and performs other tasks requiring critical judgment (eg, initial teaching, care planning). (Options B and E) Client positioning and measurement of vital signs and pulse oximetry may be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Although LPNs can carry out these tasks, their time is better spent performing more complex client care (eg, medication administration) if UAP is available. Educational objective: The registered nurse (RN) is responsible for the client's initial assessment, plan of care development, evaluation, and initial teaching. The RN can delegate most medication administration, client monitoring, education reinforcement, and routine procedures to the licensed practical nurse.

The Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), and Unlicensed Assistive