To which individual can the charge nurse delegate the task of completing the history and physical examination for a newly admitted client?
A)RN
B)Licensed practical (vocational) nurse
C)Certified nursing assistant, level II
D)Certified nursing assistant, level III

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Only a registered nurse has the education and scope of practice to complete a comprehensive history and physical examination for a newly admitted client. Licensed practical nurses (B) may assist with vital sign assessments and other basic tasks but cannot perform a full physical exam. Certified nursing assistants, level II and III (C and D) have even less training and cannot complete a physical exam.

To Which Individual Can the Charge Nurse Delegate the Task