Which of the following tasks would the charge nurse on a surgical unit assign to the experienced unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

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11ecbb05_cb88_7153_b433_c91744acd864_MD0009_00 The charge nurse must know the UAP's level of knowledge and competency in relation to the task and be familiar with institutional policy and procedures before delegating the task. Routine tasks, such as taking vital signs, supervising ambulation, bed making, assisting with hygiene, and activities of daily living, can be delegated to an experienced UAP. The charge nurse appropriately delegates the routine task of feeding to the UAP. The general procedure and safety principles associated with feeding (positioning, observations about swallowing, recording intake) do not change because of the client's diagnosis of dementia. Normal fasting blood glucose levels are 70-110 mg/dL (3.9-6.1 mmol/L). (Option A) It is not appropriate for the UAP to independently assist a client in ambulating for the first time following surgery as it requires assessment of potential postoperative complications and evaluation of ability to ambulate. (Option B) Initial teaching/explaining about the use of incentive spirometer is the sole responsibility of the registered nurse (RN). (Option D) Taking vital signs in an unstable newly postoperative client requires assessment of potential postoperative complications and is not appropriate to delegate to the UAP. Educational objective: The RN can delegate routine tasks such as taking vital signs, supervising ambulation, making beds, assisting with hygiene, and activities of daily living to the experienced UAP. Assessment, analysis of data, planning, teaching, and evaluation are the responsibilities of the RN.

Which of the Following Tasks Would the Charge Nurse on a Surgical