The nurse supervisor is reviewing staff assignments made during the previous shift. Which assignment should the nurse supervisor identify as appropriate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

Choice A reason: Teaching clients, especially regarding medications such as insulin, requires nursing judgment, assessment of understanding, and evaluation of learning. This responsibility falls within the scope of practice of a licensed nurse, not UAP. Choice B reason: Sterile wound care requires clinical judgment, assessment of the wound, and evaluation for signs of infection. These tasks are outside the scope of practice for UAP and must be performed by a licensed nurse. Choice C reason: Assisting a stable client with ambulation is a routine, noninvasive task that does not require nursing assessment or clinical judgment. This is an appropriate delegation to UAP, provided the client is stable and mobility assistance has been deemed safe. Choice D reason: Assessing lung sounds involves interpretation of clinical findings and evaluation of respiratory status, which are components of nursing assessment. This task must be performed by a licensed nurse.