Which task is appropriate for the RN to delegate to the UAP for a stable client with diabetes who needs a capillary blood glucose check?

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D. perform the finger-stick glucose test per facility policy — Performing routine point-of-care glucose checks may be delegated to trained assistive personnel per policy, but interpretation and teaching are RN functions.

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A. assess for causes of recurrent hypoglycemia

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B. interpret the result and change the insulin dose

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C. teach the client how to self-inject insulin