A nurse is working with an assistive personnel (AP) who refuses a client assignment. When resolving this conflict, which of the following comments is appropriate for the nurse to make?

Assistive personnel (AP), also known as unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP), can perform tasks such as recording vital signs ¹. Collecting intake and output [a] is a task that can be delegated to an AP.

The other options are not tasks that should be delegated to an AP.

Evaluating pain relief after administering pain medication [b] involves assessing the effectiveness of a medical intervention, which is typically the responsibility of a licensed nurse.

Providing a central line dressing change [c] is a complex task that requires specialized knowledge and skills.

Selecting a menu for a low-sodium diet [d] involves dietary planning, which is typically the responsibility of a licensed nurse or a registered dietitian.

The nurse is planning to use a democratic leadership style when conducting an in-service that encourages active member participation and feedback about decreasing nosocomial infections on the unit. A democratic leader values the input and opinions of team members and encourages participation and collaboration in decision-making. By encouraging active participation and feedback from team members, the nurse is demonstrating a democratic approach to leadership.

The other options are not the leadership style that the nurse plans to use in this situation. A laissez-faire leader [b] takes a hands-on approach and allows team members to make their own decisions without providing guidance or direction. An autocratic leader [c] makes decisions unilaterally without seeking input or feedback from team members. An open-door leader [d] maintains an open-door policy and is accessible to team members, but this does not necessarily involve active participation and feedback from team members.