A client was admitted to the medical unit after emergency treatment of hypertensive crisis.To which staff member should the charge nurse delegate or assign measurement of this client's vital signs?

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Measurement of vital signs is a nursing responsibility that requires the expertise and assessment skills of an RN, as well as the ability to recognize potential complications and intervene appropriately. A patient care technician, nursing assistant, or LPN may not have the necessary knowledge and training to effectively assess and manage a client with a hypertensive crisis. Therefore, it would be appropriate to delegate this task to an RN.

A Client Was Admitted to the Medical Unit After Emergency