The task of completing and signing the initial assessment on a newly admitted patient who is about to undergo minimally invasive procedures on an outpatient basis can be delegated to whom?
A) The registered nurse (RN)
B) The licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
C) Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)
D) All levels of staff,because the information is about the past and cannot change

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The initial assessment of a newly admitted patient, especially one who is about to undergo a procedure, is a complex task that requires the clinical judgment and skills of a registered nurse (RN). This task involves collecting comprehensive health information, performing a physical examination, and making critical decisions based on the findings, which are beyond the scope of practice for licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/LVN) and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP).

The Task of Completing and Signing the Initial Assessment on a Newly