Which Activity Should Only Be Performed by a Registered Nurse

Multiple Choice

Which activity should only be performed by a registered nurse (RN) even if there are additional staff members present on a medical-surgical unit,such as licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) ?

A) Initiation of blood transfusions
B) Tracheostomy care
C) Vital signs on a new patient to be admitted to the unit
D) Insertion of a Foley catheter