The nurse is assigning an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to work with a client who has a hearing aid. Which action by the UAP is inconsistent with appropriate delegation? The nurse asks the UAP to
a. cleanse the ear mold if needed with mild soap and water.
b. evaluate how well the client understood the nurse's earlier instructions.
c. help the client insert the ear mold into the ear.
d. turn the hearing aid off before removing it at bedtime.
B
Nurses are able to delegate many simple tasks to the UAP who is working with a client who has a hearing aid. However, teaching and evaluation of teaching must be done by the professional nurse.
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