A nurse is delegating client care assignments for the shift. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel (AP)?

Rationale: A. Measuring and recording intake and output (I&O) is an appropriate task to delegate to assistive personnel (AP) because it involves collecting objective data and does not require nursing judgment, critical thinking, or clinical decision-making. The nurse remains responsible for interpreting the data, but the task itself falls within the AP’s role. B. Evaluating pain relief after medication administration requires assessment and nursing judgment, which are RN responsibilities and cannot be delegated to an AP. C. Wound irrigation involves a sterile or clean technique and assessment of the wound, which requires nursing skill and judgment. This task should be performed by a licensed nurse (RN or LPN). D. Client teaching, including education about low-sodium foods, requires knowledge of pathophysiology, diet therapy, and evaluation of understanding, which are RN responsibilities and cannot be delegated.