The nurse has delegated skin care of a client with uremia to new unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) on the unit. In order to improve effectiveness of the care given, the nurse plans to:
1. Ask the UAP if the care was given.
2. Ask the client if the care was appropriate.
3. Accompany the UAP the first time and demonstrate care needed.
4. Closely observe the UAP each time the care is given.
3. Accompany the UAP and demonstrate care needed.
Rationale:
The nurse would show the UAP the exact procedure the first time to avoid any confusion. The nurse would reassess the client's skin later rather than asking the UAP if the task was done. The nurse could possibly alarm the client by asking the client if care was appropriate. Closely observing the UAP defeats the purpose of delegation.
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