The nurse and a female UAP are caring for a group of clients on a medical floor. Which action by the UAP warrants immediate intervention by the nurse?
1. The UAP washes her hands before and after performing vital signs on a client
2. The UAP dons sterile gloves prior to removing an indwelling catheter from a client
3. The UAP raises the head of the bed to a high Fowlers position for a client about to eat
4. The UAP uses a fresh plastic bag ot get ice for a clients water pitcher
2. The UAP dons sterile gloves prior to removing an indwelling catheter from a client
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