A nurse is giving a report to their supervisor. Which of the following indicates a need for client care to be transferred to a registered nurse?

Rationale: A. The client needs strict measurement of intake and output: This task can be delegated to assistive personnel as it involves routine data collection without complex clinical judgment. B. The client develops a postoperative fever: A postoperative fever may indicate infection or other complications requiring assessment, clinical judgment, and intervention by a registered nurse. C. The client is experiencing a therapeutic effect from their treatment: Monitoring expected therapeutic effects is routine and can often be overseen by licensed practical nurses or assistive personnel, depending on policy. D. The client needs routine wound care performed: Routine wound care is generally a delegated nursing task that does not require the advanced assessment or clinical decision-making of an RN unless complications arise.