Select the most appropriate client for the RN to assign to the CNA.
A)A client with difficulty swallowing food and fluids
B)A client with constipation who needs tap-water enemas
C)A client with a colostomy who requires irrigations
D)A client with a PEG tube who is receiving continuous tube feedings

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A CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) can be assigned tasks that do not require the clinical judgment and skill of a registered nurse (RN). Administering tap-water enemas for constipation is within the scope of practice for a CNA in many settings, as it involves basic care procedures. Clients with difficulty swallowing, requiring colostomy irrigations, or with a PEG tube receiving continuous feedings typically need more specialized care that should be provided by an RN or another licensed healthcare professional.

Select the Most Appropriate Client for the RN to Assign