Question
Is the registered nurse (RN) allowed to delegate application of a percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PENS) device to the nursing assistant-registered/nursing assistant-certified (NA-R/NA-C) or home care aide-certified (HCA-C)?
Answer
No. PENS involves the application of electrical stimulation through small needles that penetrate the skin. The RN is not allowed to delegate this task in any setting as it involves piercing the skin.
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Nursing Delegation
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