Management of CareQuestion 1774 of 2368
The RN is not sure that a UAP can safely perform a task for a client under the current circumstances. What should the RN do?
- Delegate it and hope the UAP asks for help
- Perform the activity personally
- Delegate it and review the chart at the end of the shift
- Ask the UAP to delegate it to a coworker
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Correct answer: Perform the activity personally
Delegation is at the nurse's discretion. If delegating does not seem appropriate, the delegating nurse should do the task.
Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Delegation and Supervision: Responsibilities of the Licensed Nurse. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026