It is considered inappropriate to delegate vital sign assessment to certified nursing assistants (CNAs) or unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) in which of the following situations?

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Vital sign assessment should not be delegated to CNAs or UAPs when a patient is in an unstable condition, receiving IV medications that may affect vital signs, or showing signs of distress such as pale, cold, and clammy skin, as these situations require clinical judgment and expertise.

It Is Considered Inappropriate to Delegate Vital Sign Assessment to Certified