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. Administering PRN oral analgesics is within the scope of a PN’s responsibilities and does not require an RN’s expertise. B. The RN is responsible for supervising other nurses, including newly hired graduate nurses, and ensuring that assessments are performed competently. C. Transporting a client is typically a task for a UAP, as long as it does not require complex nursing interventions. D. Focused assessments of clients with wrist restraints can be performed by both an RN and a PN, but this is generally within the scope of the PN’s duties.