A nurse is planning care for four clients. Which of the following tasks should the nurse ask the charge nurse to reassign to an assistive personnel (AP)?

A. Administering a subcutaneous insulin injection requires nursing knowledge and skill to ensure correct dosage, technique, and monitoring for side effects. This should not be delegated to an assistive personnel (AP). B. Removing an NG tube requires nursing assessment to determine if removal is appropriate and safe for the client. It also requires skill in managing complications that may arise. This should not be delegated to an AP. C. Providing discharge teaching about home IV medication therapy is a complex task that requires nursing knowledge about medication management, potential complications, and instructions for safe administration. It cannot be delegated to an AP. D. Collecting a sputum culture can be delegated to an AP. This is a task within their scope of practice, provided the AP has been trained in collecting samples and the procedure is straightforward.