On a busy inpatient psychiatric unit, the charge nurse is assigning tasks for the shift. A client with generalized anxiety disorder is scheduled for a routine assessment, another client newly started on an antidepressant needs a check on adherence, and a third client requires assistance with activities of daily living. An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) and a licensed practical nurse (LPN) are available to help. Which task should the charge nurse delegate to the UAP?
- Assessing the client with generalized anxiety disorder for escalating symptoms
- Teaching the client about potential antidepressant side effects
- Evaluating the new antidepressant for therapeutic effectiveness
- Assisting the client with activities of daily living