The Nurse on the Unit Is Determining Which Activities May

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse on the unit is determining which activities may be delegated to a UCP.A number of factors are included in the nurse's decision.Assuming that the UCP is competent,which one of the following activities may be safely delegated by the RN?

• A) Ambulating stable patients
• B) Preparing an admission history on a new patient
• C) Performing the initial transfer of a postoperative patient
• D) Administering medications prepared by the nurse

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