RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 1765 of 2368

A UAP who is helping a stable client to walk reports that the client now has new shortness of breath. Which action should the RN take first?

  1. Tell the UAP to continue the walk more slowly
  2. Ask the UAP to document the finding at the end of the shift
  3. Reassess the client and decide whether delegation is still appropriate
  4. Ask another UAP to finish the walk
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Correct answer: Reassess the client and decide whether delegation is still appropriate

Delegation needs a stable client. When the condition changes, the nurse must reassess the client and the delegation.

Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Delegation and Supervision: Five Rights of Delegation. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Management of Care"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026