The nurse working with a UAP can delegate all of the following activities related to care of the client with a pressure ulcer except
a. assessing the client's skin using a standardized tool.
b. turning and repositioning the client according to a schedule.
c. keeping the client's skin clean and dry.
d. reporting any red areas that do not disappear after pressure relief.
A
Options b, c, and d are all activities that can be delegated to the UAP. Assessment remains the responsibility of the professional nurse.
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