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    Ati nur209 pediatrics final assessment proctored exam 2025

    Which task is most appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel on a pediatric unit?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Incorrect → Assessing a surgical dressing requires a nurse’s clinical judgment and should not be delegated to a UAP. B. Incorrect → Calculating the Morse Fall Scale requires assessment skills and is a nursing responsibility. C. Weighing diapers is a non-clinical task appropriate for unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Measuring infant output helps assess hydration and renal function. D. Incorrect → Assessing developmental milestones requires nursing expertise and is not appropriate for UAP delegation.

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