The RN plans to delegate responsibility of client care to a certified nursing assistant (CNA).
A) Assist a client to shower.
B) Start an IV.
C) Administer oral medications.
D) Take vital signs.
E) Discontinue an IV.

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1. The CNA is permitted to help clients with activities of daily living.
2. The CNA is not permitted to start IVs.
3. The CNA is not permitted to administer oral medications.
4. The CNA is permitted to collect vital signs.
5. The CNA is not permitted to discontinue IV's. The tip of the catheter must be assessed by the RN.

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