Which of the following tasks could the RN delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

Choice A reason: Irrigating an NG tube involves assessing patency and suction, which requires clinical judgment beyond UAP scope. This task involves potential complications (e.g., aspiration), making it inappropriate for delegation to unlicensed personnel. Choice B reason: Performing digital removal of stool is a skilled procedure with risks (e.g., vagal stimulation, bleeding), requiring RN expertise. It is outside the UAP scope, as it involves invasive intervention and assessment, making it inappropriate for delegation. Choice C reason: Measuring stool in a colostomy bag is a routine, non-invasive task within UAP scope, involving observation and reporting output. It requires no clinical judgment or sterile technique, making it the most appropriate task for delegation to unlicensed personnel. Choice D reason: Changing a central line dressing requires sterile technique and assessment for infection, which are RN responsibilities. UAPs lack training for sterile procedures and complex site evaluation, making this task inappropriate for delegation.