When is delegation to a UAP appropriate for vital signs?
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Correct answer: Delegating vital signs to a UAP for a stable patient post-op day 2 scheduled for discharge
Delegation to UAP is appropriate for routine tasks on stable patients; not for unstable/new or complex patients.
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