Which functions can be delegated only to another RN with appropriate experience and training? (select all that apply)
A) Assessment of skin integrity on third day of hospitalization
B) Evaluation of patient teaching related to turn, cough, and deep breathing exercises
C) Nursing judgment related to withholding medication based on vital signs
D) RNs do not delegate to other RNs, they delegate only to licensed practical nurses or unlicensed assistive personnel
E) Formulation of nursing diagnosis "potential for fall"

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Activities like assessing skin integrity-which include the core of the nursing process and require specialized knowledge, judgment, and/or skill-can be delegated only to another RN. Activities like evaluating patient teaching-which include the core of the nursing process and require specialized knowledge, judgment, and/or skill-can be delegated only to another RN. Activities like deciding to withhold medication based on vital signs-which include the core of the nursing process and require specialized knowledge, judgment, and/or skill-can be delegated only to another RN. Activities like formulating a nursing diagnosis-which include the core of the nursing process and require specialized knowledge, judgment, and/or skill-can be delegated only to another RN.

Which Functions Can Be Delegated Only to Another RN with Appropriate