A nurse and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) are helping a client during a hysterosalpingogram. Which action by the nurse is best delegated to the UAP?
a. Witnessing of the consent form
b. Assisting the client into a lithotomy position
c. Asking about allergies to iodine or shellfish
d. Assessing for pelvic or shoulder pain after the study
ANS: B
The UAP would be able to position the client for the procedure. Only the nurse has the ability to witness the consent form and assess allergies and pain within the nursing scope of practice.
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