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Correct Answer Rationale – Providing postmortem care to a client who has just passed away.

◉ Postmortem care is a non-complex, routine task that involves preparing the body for the morgue and can be safely delegated to trained assistive personnel (AP).

◉ This task does not require clinical decision-making or assessment, making it appropriate within the AP's role and training scope.

◉ The nurse retains responsibility for verifying death and confirming any family/cultural preferences, but the physical care tasks can be delegated.

◉ Delegating postmortem care allows the nurse to prioritize more complex clinical duties without compromising respectful handling of the deceased.

Correct Answer Rationale – Transferring a client to radiology for x-rays.

◉ Transferring a stable client to radiology is within the scope of an AP, especially when no critical monitoring or interventions are needed during transport.

◉ The nurse must ensure the client is stable and provide any relevant handoff instructions before delegating.

◉ This supports safe and efficient workflow, allowing the nurse to allocate time for higher-priority tasks requiring clinical judgment.

◉ Delegation of transport supports team-based care and is a standard practice in medical-surgical units.