RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 1769 of 2368

For which client is it appropriate for the RN to delegate routine vital signs to a UAP?

  1. A client whose condition is stable
  2. A client whose condition changed suddenly this shift
  3. A client whose condition is unstable and unpredictable
  4. A client whose condition is getting worse
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Correct answer: A client whose condition is stable

Obtaining routine vital signs on stable clients may be delegated, but not on unstable clients.

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