Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 1293 of 1700
Which task can the nurse delegate to the nursing assistant for pain relief?
- Giving prescription pain pills to a resident
- Changing the dose of a pain medicine
- Ordering a heat pad from the provider
- Applying over-the-counter topical medicine
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Correct answer: Applying over-the-counter topical medicine
The nurse may delegate OTC topical medicines, ice, or heat.
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026