An experienced emergency nurse is triaging patients during a busy shift when a new Medical Assistant (MA) joins the team. Which of the following tasks is appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the MA to maintain a smooth operation of the emergency department?
Checking vital signs of patients waiting to be seen by a healthcare provider
Evaluating patients' mental status to prioritize their triage level
Starting intravenous (IV) lines on patients designated as level 3 triage
Administering oral medications as per standing orders to patients in the waiting area