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Delegation NCLEX Nursing Questions and Answers Version 2025/2026 Correct &
Which task can the nurse safely delegate to an experienced unlicensed assistive personnel
(UAP)?
- Administering oral medications
- Teaching a client about wound care
- Assessing a client’s pain level
✔✔B. Assisting a client with ambulation after surgery
The RN is delegating care on a medical-surgical unit. Which client is best assigned to the LPN?
- A client requiring discharge teaching for new insulin therapy
- A client in respiratory distress needing immediate assessment
- A client newly admitted with chest pain
✔✔C. A client with stable hypertension who needs routine oral medications
The nurse manager is assigning tasks for the shift. Which task is most appropriate to delegate to
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✔✔A. Obtaining vital signs for clients with stable conditions
- Monitoring a client after IV medication administration
- Assessing the client’s bowel sounds
- Planning teaching for a client scheduled for surgery
A nurse must prioritize delegation. Which task should the RN delegate to a UAP?
- Initial admission assessment
- Evaluating effectiveness of pain medication
- Explaining a care plan to the family
✔✔B. Assisting a client to the bathroom
A nurse is caring for multiple clients. Which task is suitable for delegation to the LPN?
- Developing the nursing care plan
- Completing an admission assessment
- Evaluating discharge readiness
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✔✔B. Administering subcutaneous injections
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The nurse assigns care of a stable post-op client to the LPN. Which task can be delegated further to UAP?
- Monitoring for bleeding
- Educating about deep breathing exercises
- Evaluating pain relief
✔✔B. Assisting with repositioning in bed
Which task can a registered nurse delegate to UAP?
- Assessing lung sounds
- Teaching insulin injection technique
- Reviewing lab results
✔✔C. Providing hygiene care for a stable client
The nurse is assigning care. Which client is most appropriate for the LPN?✔✔A. A client requiring wound dressing changes on a stable surgical incision
- A client with new-onset confusion needing neuro assessment
- A client requiring complex discharge instructions
- A client receiving IV tit medication
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