Which task is appropriate for the nurse to delegate to an experienced unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

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B. Ambulating a stable postoperative client for the first time after RN assessment — UAPs can perform routine, predictable tasks for stable clients, such as ambulation after the RN has assessed the client. Teaching, assessment, and titration remain nursing responsibilities.

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A. Initial teaching for a client newly diagnosed with diabetes

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C. Assessing a client with new chest pain

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D. Titrating a heparin infusion