A nurse is planning care for four clients. Which of the following tasks should the nurse ask the charge nurse to reassign to an RN?

A. Providing discharge teaching about home IV medication therapy: Teaching clients about IV medication administration at home requires comprehensive knowledge of pharmacology, potential complications, and infection control. This task involves independent nursing judgment, critical thinking, and assessment of client understanding, which are within the RN scope of practice. B. Administering a subcutaneous insulin injection: Subcutaneous insulin administration is considered a delegated, technical skill that can be safely performed by a licensed practical nurse (LPN) or under RN supervision, following protocols and without requiring independent assessment. C. Collecting a sputum culture: Collecting a sputum specimen is a standard technical procedure that can be safely delegated to a trained LPN or nursing assistant. It does not require independent clinical judgment or assessment beyond following collection protocol. D. Removing an NG tube: NG tube removal is a predictable, routine procedure that a competent LPN can perform under established guidelines. It does not involve complex teaching, independent judgment, or care planning, making it suitable for delegation.