Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
The nurse and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) are caring for an elderly client diagnosed with emphysema. Which nursing tasks could be delegated to the UAP to improve gas exchange? (Select All that Apply)
Correct answer
C,D,E
Rationale
Encouraging deep breathing exercises (C), recording pulse oximeter readings (D), and keeping the head of bed elevated (E) can be delegated to a UAP to improve gas exchange. Assessing consciousness and auscultating breath sounds require nursing judgment.