Which nursing action for a patient who has had right hip replacement surgery can the nurse delegate to experienced unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
a. Reposition the patient every 1 to 2 hours.
b. Assess for skin irritation on the patient's back.
c. Teach the patient quadriceps-setting exercises.
d. Determine the patient's pain level and tolerance.
ANS: A
Repositioning of orthopedic patients is within the scope of practice of UAP (after they have been trained and evaluated in this skill). The other actions should be done by licensed nursing staff members.
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