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?

Rationale: A. Request the AP to provide a return demonstration of the task: Having the assistive personnel perform a return demonstration allows the nurse to directly observe their technique, ensuring the AP is competent and following proper procedures to prevent complications such as aspiration or infection. B. Tell the AP to list the steps of the task: While verbalizing steps shows knowledge, it does not guarantee the AP can safely and effectively perform the feeding. Practical demonstration is necessary for skill verification. C. Ask the family if the AP performed the task correctly: Family feedback may be subjective and is not a reliable method to assess the AP’s competency. The nurse should perform direct assessment. D. Instruct the AP to report back once the task is complete: Reporting completion alone does not provide information about the quality or safety of the procedure. Direct observation is required to ensure proper technique.