The Registered Nurse (RN) Is Caring for a Postoperative Client

The registered nurse (RN) is caring for a postoperative client who becomes short of breath on the night of surgery and initiates the prn prescription for oxygen at 3 L/min by nasal cannula.  The client makes frequent requests to use the bathroom during the night.  Which tasks can be delegated to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) ?  Select all that apply.

A) Assisting the client to the bathroom
B) Deciding if supplemental oxygen is necessary when the client is ambulating
C) Documenting vital signs in the electronic medical record
D) Notifying the nurse immediately if the client's respirations exceed 20/min
E) Reapplying the nasal cannula if it accidentally comes off