Safe, Effective Care Environment
67. Which task should a nurse delegate to a certified nursing assistant (CNA)?
Safe, Effective Care Environment
67. Which task should a nurse delegate to a certified nursing assistant (CNA)?
. Irrigation of a nasogastric tube.
. Walking with a client who is postoperative.
. Administering a pain medication.
. Feeding a client for the first time following a brain attack.
Test-Taking Tip
Do not delegate functions of assessment, evaluation, and nursing judgment.
Content Area: Management of Care, Delegation; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Planning; Cognitive Level: Application; Client Need/Subneed: Safe and Effective Care Environment/Management of Care/Delegation
Safe, Effective Care Environment
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Answer 1 is incorrect because the nasogastric tube may not be correctly positioned. Answer 2 is correct because nursing assistants can walk clients (or feed them, if there is no risk of aspiration). If assessment is required, the task cannot be delegated. Answer 3 is incorrect because nursing assistants cannot administer medications. Answer 4 is incorrect because the client's ability to swallow must be assessed before the client is fed by a nursing assistant.