A nurse manager is making morning assignments for the nursing team. Which duties can be assigned to the nursing assistant/unlicensed worker? Select all that apply.

Rationale: A. Primary care involves ongoing management of chronic diseases, preventive screenings, routine health maintenance, and long-term patient relationships. Emergency department (ED) nursing differs because patients present with acute illnesses, injuries, or exacerbations, often requiring immediate stabilization. The ED is not a setting for preventive or longitudinal care, so focusing on primary care does not reflect the role of the ED nurse. B. ED nurses provide rapid assessment, monitoring, and intervention for patients with life-threatening or emergent conditions such as trauma, myocardial infarction, stroke, sepsis, or respiratory distress. This requires advanced clinical skills, critical thinking, and the ability to prioritize interventions quickly. Unlike med-surg or outpatient units, where patients often have known diagnoses and stable conditions, the ED often deals with unstable patients whose status can deteriorate rapidly. C. ED nurses care for neonates, children, adults, and older adults—sometimes all in the same shift. This requires knowledge of age-specific assessments, vital signs, medication dosages, and communication techniques. In contrast, many nursing units specialize in a specific age group, such as pediatrics or geriatrics. D. Patients usually present with symptoms rather than confirmed diagnoses, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, or altered mental status. ED nurses must perform rapid and accurate assessments, interpret diagnostic tests, anticipate complications, and implement interventions without having the full picture. This level of uncertainty distinguishes ED nursing from units where the diagnosis is already established. E. Care in the ED is typically short-term and focused on stabilization. Once patients are stabilized, they are discharged, admitted, or transferred to another unit. ED nurses do not usually provide long-term follow-up or chronic disease management. This episodic nature contrasts with inpatient med-surg or primary care, where nurses often develop longitudinal care plans and maintain continuity of care.