Management of CareQuestion 7 of 2368
The RN needs to delegate a task to a nursing assistant (UAP). Which task is appropriate to delegate?
- Formulating the nursing diagnosis for the client
- Developing goals and priorities for the plan of care
- Measuring and recording the client's vital signs and weight
- Evaluating the client's progress toward goals
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Correct answer: Measuring and recording the client's vital signs and weight
UAPs may collect information such as vital signs, weight, and intake and output. The RN performs the steps of the nursing process.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Scope of Practice: Unlicensed Assistive Personnel. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026