By way of example, and not in limitation, the following nursing tasks are ones that are within the scope of sound nursing practice to be delegated, provided the delegation is in compliance with Arkansas Code § 17-87-102 and the level of supervision required is determined by the nurse:
- (1) Noninvasive and nonsterile treatments unless otherwise prohibited by 17 CAR § 124-104 (relating to nursing tasks that may not be routinely delegated);
(2) The collecting, reporting, and documentation of data including, but not limited to:
- (A) Vital signs, height, weight, intake and output, urine test, and hematest results;
- (B) Changes from baseline data established by the nurse;
- (C) Environmental and safety situations;
- (D) Client or family comments relating to the client's care; and
- (E) Behaviors related to the plan of care;
- (3) Ambulation, positioning, and turning;
- (4) Transportation of the client within a facility;
- (5) Personal hygiene;
- (6) Feeding, cutting up of food, or placing of meal trays;
- (7) Socialization activities;
- (8) Activities of daily living; and
- (9) Reinforcement of health teaching planned and/or provided by the registered nurse.