Which statement about delegation to UAPs is accurate?

• A. LPN/LVN may delegate tasks within their scope under policy.
• B. UAP cannot perform any delegated tasks.
• C. RN cannot delegate to UAPs.
• D. Physicians should delegate all clinical tasks to UAPs.

Answer: (A)

Delegation to UAPs depends on the nurse’s scope of practice and the facility’s policy. UAPs can perform routine, non‑complex tasks that don’t require nursing judgment, as long as those tasks are within their training and the task is permitted by policy. The licensed nurse who delegates remains responsible for the patient’s care and must ensure the task is appropriate and that the UAP is competent to perform it. This is why the statement that fits best is that LPN/LVN may delegate tasks to a UAP within their scope under policy. The other options misstate who can delegate, what UAPs can do, or imply that UAPs should handle all clinical tasks, which isn’t accurate.