A nurse is training a newly licensed nurse. The newly licensed nurse asks if she can delegate the task of weighing several clients to an assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

Rationale: A. You should not delegate this task because it requires nursing judgment: Weighing clients is a routine, non-invasive task that does not involve clinical decision-making. It does not require nursing judgment and is appropriate for delegation if the AP is competent. B. You can delegate this task to an AP for new clients before performing a nursing assessment: Initial assessments must be performed by a licensed nurse. Weighing can be part of the assessment, but the nurse should first evaluate the client to determine whether delegation is appropriate. C. You can delegate this task if the AP has been trained to use our scales: Delegation depends on the AP’s competence and familiarity with facility equipment. If trained, the AP can safely and accurately weigh clients, freeing the nurse for tasks requiring professional judgment. D. You should not delegate this task because you have the capability to obtain clients weights: Delegation decisions should be based on scope of practice and task appropriateness, not whether the nurse is physically able to perform the task. Efficient delegation supports safe and effective care delivery.