Which task could the practical nurse (PN) safely delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

A. Evaluation of a client's incisional pain following narcotic administration: Pain evaluation requires assessment, interpretation, and clinical judgment to determine effectiveness of analgesia and need for further intervention. This task cannot be delegated to UAPs. B. Assessment of the placement and patency of a nasogastric feeding tube: Determining correct NG tube placement and patency requires clinical knowledge and assessment skills, which are outside the scope of practice for UAPs. C. Participation in staff rounds to record notes regarding client goals: Recording notes about client goals involves clinical judgment and evaluation of care plans, which are responsibilities of licensed nursing staff. D. Oral feeding of a two-year-old child after application of a hip spica cast: Providing oral feedings is a routine, non-invasive task that does not require nursing assessment or judgment. The UAP can safely perform this task under the PN’s supervision.