The RN is caring for a client admitted with sudden paralysis of the legs. Which intervention made by the RN indicates correct active delegation?

The correct choice, instructing the licensed practical nurse (LPN) to report the client's vital signs, effectively demonstrates active delegation because it involves assigning tasks while ensuring that responsibility remains with the RN. Delegation requires the RN to send specific tasks to qualified team members based on their training and scope of practice. By directing the LPN to monitor and report vital signs, the RN ensures that crucial client data is collected by a professional who is qualified to assess and recognize abnormal findings. This delegation also retains the RN's oversight of the care provided, maintaining nursing accountability.

In contrast, other listed options involve different levels of delegation or are not strictly delegates tasks that are appropriately assigned in an active delegation context. For example, assisting a client with activities of daily living while appropriate, generally falls under the responsibilities of the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) and does not require the RN's specific active instruction or specialized knowledge of the nurse. Teaching about mobility aids requires a nursing assessment and is a professional nursing function, keeping it within the RN's purview rather than delegating it. Lastly, documenting the client's condition is a task that nurses must perform themselves to ensure accuracy and compliance with the standards of nursing practice. Therefore, while all options demonstrate aspects of patient