The hospice nurse is working with a volunteer. Which task could the nurse delegate to the volunteer?

This question involves delegation principles in hospice care. Knowledge of the scope of practice for volunteers versus clinical staff is required. It focuses on identifying non-clinical, psychosocial support tasks appropriate for an unlicensed, non-medical volunteer to perform. Choice A rationale Providing spiritual support is a specialized role typically reserved for chaplains or trained clergy members. While volunteers are supportive, this task involves professional spiritual counseling and assessment beyond a general volunteer scope of practice. Choice B rationale Assessing the availability and functionality of medical equipment is a clinical responsibility. The nurse or a medical technician must ensure that the home environment is safe and that technical care requirements are met appropriately. Choice C rationale Personal care, such as sponge baths and skin assessments for bony prominences, involves physical contact and monitoring for skin breakdown. These tasks are typically delegated to nursing assistants or home health aides, not volunteers. Choice D rationale Volunteers in hospice are trained to provide companionship and emotional presence. Sitting with a client to reminisce provides psychosocial support and comfort, which falls within the volunteer's role of enhancing the client's quality of life.