Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has a wound infection. Which tasks can the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct answer
B,D
Rationale
The nurse can delegate emptying the urine from the indwelling catheter bag (B) to the UAP as it is within their scope of practice and does not require specialized nursing knowledge. Taking an oral temperature (D) can also be delegated as it is a routine task that does not involve interpretation or assessment. Assessing the wound (A) requires nursing assessment skills, so it should not be delegated. Documenting the client's response to the antibiotic (C) involves critical thinking and interpretation, so it should not be delegated. Checking for tunneling with a cotton-tipped applicator (E) requires specific wound care knowledge and should not be delegated.