Cardiac Disorders NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question

The nurse and an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) are caring for four clients on a telemetry unit. Which nursing task would be best for the nurse to delegate to the UAP?

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Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Positioning for an x-ray (D) is within the UAP's scope and safe. Smoking (A) is inappropriate, ICU transport (B) requires nursing judgment, and discharge teaching (C) is a nursing responsibility.