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:
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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Only the RN can perform and sign the admission assessment, although some components such as monitoring vital signs may be delegated.

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