An example of a care activity that would likely not be delegated by an RN to a UNP is
A) Teaching self-catheterization to a patient with paraplegia who has limited English.
B) Basic care for a patient with a head injury who is rapidly deteriorating.
C) One-to-one observation with a suicidal patient.
D) Assessment of patients being admitted through the Emergency Department.
E) Basic hygienic care for a patient who is post MI and stable.

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Functions such as assessment,diagnosis,planning,and evaluation cannot be delegated.In addition,stability,critical thinking,time,and safety are factors that are considered in assessing whether or not to delegate care to a UNP.Teaching self-catheterization to a patient with limited English requires critical thinking; basic care for a patient who is rapidly deteriorating exemplifies concern with stability; and assessment of patients through Emergency is related to the factor of time.An exception to safety and stability in which patients may be delegated to UNPs is when patients are placed on suicide precautions.

An Example of a Care Activity That Would Likely Not