Which task could the RN delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

Choice A reason: Irrigating an NG tube requires sterile technique and assessment of patency, which are beyond the UAP’s scope. This task involves clinical judgment to avoid complications like aspiration, making it inappropriate for delegation. Choice B reason: Assisting a client to the bathroom post-enema is within the UAP’s scope, involving mobility support and safety. This task does not require clinical judgment beyond ensuring the client’s stability, making it appropriate for delegation. Choice C reason: Digital removal of stool is an invasive procedure requiring assessment for complications like vagal stimulation or rectal trauma. It is outside the UAP’s scope, as it demands nursing judgment and skill. Choice D reason: Checking tube feeding aspirate pH and auscultating bowel sounds involve clinical assessment to confirm tube placement and gastrointestinal function. These tasks require nursing expertise and cannot be delegated to a UAP.