Which of the following nursing care tasks is acceptable for a graduate nurse to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

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Assisting a client with ambulation is an appropriate task for UAP to perform under the supervision of a graduate nurse. It does not require clinical judgment or decision-making skills. Evaluation of nursing care delivered to a client, initial and ongoing assessments, and development of a client teaching plan require the clinical judgment and decision-making skills of a graduate nurse and cannot be delegated to UAP.

Which of the Following Nursing Care Tasks Is Acceptable for a Graduate