The nursing staff on a medical unit includes a registered nurse (RN), practical nurse (PN), and an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which task should the charge nurse assign to the RN?

A. Complete ongoing focused assessments of a client with wrist restraints: While initial assessments must be done by an RN, ongoing focused assessments of restraints can often be delegated to a PN under RN supervision according to facility policies. B. Supervise a newly hired graduate nurse during an admission assessment: Supervising and evaluating a new nurse’s clinical skills, especially during critical tasks like an admission assessment, requires the judgment and responsibility of a fully licensed RN. C. Administer PRN oral analgesics to a client with a history of chronic pain: Administering PRN oral medications for stable, chronic conditions is a task that a PN can perform, depending on state regulations and facility protocols. D. Transport a client who is receiving IV fluids to the radiology department: Transporting stable clients with IV fluids can be delegated to a UAP if the IV is well-established and there are no expected complications.