A nurse is planning to delegate client assignments to an assistive personnel. Which of the following tasks is appropriate for the nurse to delegate?

A. Collecting a urine specimen: This task is routine, noninvasive, and does not require nursing judgment, making it appropriate for delegation to assistive personnel. APs are trained to obtain clean-catch or routine urine specimens while following proper technique. Delegating this task allows the nurse to focus on interventions requiring professional judgment. B. Measuring a client's pain level: Pain assessment requires clinical judgment and involves interpreting verbal and nonverbal cues. Determining the severity, characteristics, and impact of pain is a nursing responsibility. Because it directly influences clinical decisions and interventions, it cannot be delegated to assistive personnel. C. Monitoring blood glucose levels: Although APs in some settings may perform point-of-care glucose checks, this task generally requires specific training and competency validation. Interpretation of results and subsequent actions rely on nursing assessment, making it less appropriate for routine delegation unless the facility has clear protocols allowing it. D. Adjusting the flow rate of a client's oxygen tank: Oxygen therapy adjustment involves evaluating the client’s respiratory status and making changes that can affect ventilation and oxygenation. Altering flow rates requires nursing judgment to ensure safety and prevent complications such as hypoxia or CO₂ retention.