A nurse is caring for a morbidly obese client. What comfort measure is most important for the nurse to delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
a. Designating "quiet time" so the client can rest
b. Ensuring siderails are not causing excess pressure
c. Providing oral care before and after meals and snacks
d. Relaying any reports of pain to the registered nurse
ANS: B
All actions are good for client comfort, but when dealing with an obese client, the staff should take extra precautions, such as ensuring the siderails are not putting pressure on the client's tissues. The other options are appropriate for any client, and are not specific to obese clients.
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