Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
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The nurse in a long-term care setting wants to delegate the task of ambulating an elderly client with a walker to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Before delegating a task to the UAP, the nurse should first ensure which of the following is accomplished?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The nurse must ensure the UAP is credentialed and trained per facility policy to perform the task safely, as this ensures competence and compliance with regulations.