A nurse has assigned an assistive personnel (AP) to perform a gastrostomy feeding for a client who has been receiving feedings at home. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to monitor the AP's performance of the task?

A. Telling the AP to list the steps of the task is not sufficient to ensure correct performance. It may show knowledge of the steps, but it does not ensure the AP is performing the task correctly or safely. B. Instructing the AP to report back once the task is complete does not allow the nurse to actively observe the AP’s technique or provide feedback on performance. C. Asking the family if the AP performed the task correctly may provide subjective input, but the nurse is responsible for assessing and ensuring the proper completion of nursing tasks. D. Requesting the AP to provide a return demonstration of the task is the best method. This allows the nurse to directly observe the AP’s technique, correct any errors, and ensure that the task is performed according to the prescribed standards. This also serves as a valuable teaching opportunity.