It Is Considered Inappropriate to Delegate Vital Sign Assessment to Certified

question 8

Multiple Choice

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?

• A) A patient is being admitted to the facility.
• B) A patient is in an unstable postoperative condition.
• C) A patient is obese.
• D) A patient is being administered intravenous (IV) medications that may affect the vital signs.
• E) A patient has pale, cold, and clammy skin.

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