Which task could the nurse safely delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
1. Changing the postoperative dressing on a clean wound
2. Irrigating the client's wound
3. Apply a dry dressing
4. Performing a damp-to-damp dressing change
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Rationale 1: Due to the need for aseptic technique and assessment skills, changing a postoperative dressing cannot be delegated to the UAP.
Rationale 2: Due to the need for aseptic technique and assessment skills, irrigating a wound cannot be delegated to the UAP.
Rationale 3: UAP may apply a dry dressing.
Rationale 4: Due to the need for aseptic technique and assessment skills, performing damp-to-damp dressing changes cannot be delegated to the UAP.
Global Rationale: UAP may apply a dry dressing. Due to the need for aseptic technique and assessment skills, changing a postoperative dressing, irrigating a wound, or performing damp-to-damp dressing changes cannot be delegated to the UAP.
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