A nurse is caring for a client who has fluid volume overload. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel (AP)?

- A. Palpate the degree of edema. This is incorrect because palpating the degree of edema requires clinical judgment and skill, which are beyond the scope of practice of an AP. -

B. Regulate IV pump fluid rate. This is incorrect because regulating IV pump fluid rate is a nursing responsibility that involves calculating and adjusting the infusion rate based on the client's condition and orders.

- C. Measure the client's daily weight. This is correct because measuring the client's daily weight is a routine task that can be delegated to an AP, as long as the nurse provides clear instructions and monitors the results. The client's daily weight is an indicator of fluid balance and can help evaluate the effectiveness of treatment.

- D. Assess the client's vital signs. This is incorrect because assessing the client's vital signs requires interpretation and analysis of data, which are nursing functions that cannot be delegated to an AP.

• A is correct because facilitating an interdisciplinary conference at the new facility for the family can help address their concerns, provide information about the client's plan of care, and promote continuity of care.
• B is incorrect because referring the client and family to a social worker for assistance and a follow-up meeting is not enough to address their immediate concerns and does not involve other members of the health care team.
• C is incorrect because reassuring the client's family that the same provider will provide care at the new facility may not be true and does not address their specific concerns about the level of care.
• D is incorrect because telling the family that the rehabilitation facility has an excellent client care record is not enough to address their specific concerns and may sound dismissive.