The nurse leading a care team on a medical surgical unit is assigning client care to a practical nurse (PN) and an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which activity should the nurse assign to the UAP?

A. Procure platelet products from the blood bank: Retrieving blood products is a task that falls within the scope of a UAP's responsibilities, as it is non-invasive and does not require clinical decision-making. It supports patient care without requiring specialized assessment or judgment. B. Evaluate a client's mobility progress toward the plan of care: Evaluation of a client’s progress requires clinical judgment and is within the scope of a licensed nurse. A UAP is not trained to interpret clinical outcomes or compare them against the plan of care. C. Determine the diameter and depth of a client's dermal ulcer: This task involves clinical assessment skills and interpretation of findings, which must be performed by a licensed nurse. UAPs are not qualified to measure or assess wounds at this level. D. Titrate oxygen to the prescribed parameters: Adjusting oxygen delivery based on clinical assessments is a complex intervention requiring nursing judgment. Titration decisions must be made by licensed personnel to ensure safe and effective oxygen therapy.