Which task is appropriate for the RN to delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel?
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Snapshot: This article reviews the scope of practice for different types of nurses and nursing assistants, and tasks that may and may not be delegated to different types of personnel. Delegation is a central feature of contemporary nursing practice, and a key component of professional academic nursing knowledge. Show
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RN’s (Registered Nurses)It is within an RN’s scope of practice to:
Tasks that an RN may, therefore, perform include the ability to:
LPN’s (Licensed Practical Nurses)It is within an LPN’s scope of practice to:
Tasks that an LPN may, therefore, perform include the ability to:
With further education and certification only, LPN’s may administer:
It is not within an LPN’s scope of practice to:
UAP’s (Unlicensed Assistive Personnel)It is within a UAP’s scope of practice to:
It is not within a UAP’s scope of practice to:
What kind of tasks can be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel?Some activities that are appropriate to delegate to UAPs/NAPs include:. clerical duties.. selected care tasks such as ambulation, feeding, mouth care, and bathing.. data gathering such as intake and output and vital signs.. Which tasks are appropriate to assign to the unlicensed assistive personnel?Routine tasks, such as taking vital signs, supervising ambulation, bed making, assisting with hygiene, and activities of daily living, can be delegated to an experienced UAP.
Which activities can the nurse delegate to nursing assistive personnel?The nurse can safely delegate the care of stable clients, such as the client admitted with dehydration, the client admitted with a urinary tract infection, or the client with chronic renal failure. Any client who is very ill or who requires complex decision making should be cared for by a registered nurse.
What tasks Cannot be delegated to a UAP?The UAP is responsible for accepting only those delegated acts for which they are competent to perform. Only the implementation of a task/activity may be delegated. Assessment, planning, evaluation, and nursing judgment cannot be delegated.
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