The practical nurse (PN) who is working as the charge nurse at an extended care facility is making assignments for the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) working a 12-hour shift. Which resource is most important in guiding the PN's assignments for the UAPS?

A. The Patient's Bill of Rights: Important for patient care standards, but does not specifically define delegation limits. B. The healthcare agency policy regarding working 12-hour shifts: Addresses scheduling, not the scope of tasks. C. The state's Nurse Practice Act regarding delegation to unlicensed personnel: This legally defines what tasks can be delegated to UAPs. D. The client's informed consent allowing unlicensed personnel to provide care: Consent does not override legal delegation limits.