A patient may need restraints. Which task can the nurse delegate to a nursing assistive personnel?

A) Determining the need for restraints
B) Assessing the patient's orientation
C) Obtaining an order for a restraint
D) Applying the restraint

The application and routine checking of a restraint can be delegated to nursing assistive personnel. The skill of assessing a patient's behavior, orientation to the environment, need for restraints, and appropriate use cannot be delegated. A nurse must obtain an order from a health care provider.