Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for the immediate postoperative client who had a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which task could the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Ambulating the client is within the UAPÔÇÖs scope, promoting recovery. Checking dressings, adjusting IV fluids, and auscultating breath sounds require RN assessment skills.