An emergency nurse is leading a team during a shift with high patient acuity and volume. The team includes several unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which of the following tasks is MOST appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the UAP?
Administering prescribed IV medications to patients in the critical care area.
Interpreting the results of a 12-lead EKG for a patient presenting with chest pain.
Assessing pain levels using a standardized pain scale for triage purposes.
Taking and documenting vital signs for multiple stable patients.