Management of CareQuestion 71 of 2368
Which task requires clinical judgment and therefore cannot be delegated by the RN?
- Analyzing assessment findings to decide which client problem is the top priority
- Assisting a stable client to ambulate in the hallway after the morning meal
- Weighing a client before breakfast and recording the weight in the chart
- Recording a client's intake and output and totaling the amounts each shift
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Correct answer: Analyzing assessment findings to decide which client problem is the top priority
The RN cannot delegate responsibilities that require clinical judgment. Basic tasks for stable clients may be delegated.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Nursing Process: Delegation of Interventions. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026