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?

Choice A reason: Completing ongoing focused assessments, particularly for a client with wrist restraints, requires the clinical judgment and skills of an RN. Choice B reason: Supervising a newly hired graduate nurse is important but can also be done by the charge nurse or another experienced RN. Choice C reason: Transporting a client to the radiology department can be done by a UAP or PN. Choice D reason: Administering PRN oral analgesics can be delegated to a PN.