A nurse is delegating care of patients to the nursing assistant personnel (NAP)and a licensed practical nurse (LPN).Which situation indicates the nurse needs more instruction on delegation?

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The question indicates the nurse made an incorrect delegation assignment.An NAP cannot insert indwelling catheter,an LPN or RN can do that skill.Noninvasive and frequently repetitive interventions such as skin care,ambulation,grooming,and hygiene measures are examples of activities that you assign to NAP such as certified nurse assistants.Licensed practical nurses perform these measures in addition to medication administration and many invasive tasks (e.g.,dressing care and catheterization).It is appropriate for an RN to delegate,a sterile dressing change and enema to an LPN.It is appropriate for an RN to delegate skin care to an NAP.

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