A nurse is working with a new, unlicensed nursing assistant. When caring for a diabetic patient with dehydration, which tasks can be delegated to the NA?

Assisting with ambulation
Carrying out fingerstick blood glucose
Providing oral care
Routine skin care
Testing urine for ketones

Explanation

• Tasks that are routine with an expected outcome can be delegated to unlicensed staff. This includes providing oral care, normal skin care, assisting with ambulation, and testing urine

• Unlicensed personnel can perform noninvasive procedures or tasks including finger sticks. However, always check with your facility to verify their particular protocol

• Unlicensed personnel cannot administer medication

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