Final answer:
The nurse should prioritize collecting vital signs on assigned clients as a “must do” and not advisable to be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP).
Step-by-step explanation:
The nurse should prioritize the activity of collecting vital signs on assigned clients as a “must do” and not advisable to be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Vital signs are important indicators of a client’s overall health and can provide valuable information about their condition. Only a licensed healthcare professional, such as a nurse, should perform this task to ensure accurate and reliable results are obtained.
Assisting clients with hygienic care activities, ambulating a stable client to the bathroom, and health teaching for a client being discharged poststroke can be delegated to UAP under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. UAP are trained to provide basic care and assistance to clients, following specific protocols and guidelines established by the healthcare facility.