Which pain management task can be safely delegated to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)?
A) Assessing the quality and intensity of the patient's pain
B) Evaluating the effectiveness of pain medication
C) Providing a therapeutic back massage
D) Administering an oral dose of acetaminophen

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Providing a therapeutic back massage is a task that can be safely delegated to nursing assistive personnel (NAP) as it does not require the clinical judgment or assessment skills that are necessary for the other options.

Which Pain Management Task Can Be Safely Delegated to Nursing