Which can the nurse safely delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
1. Initial assessment of pain
2. Regular reassessment of pain
3. Providing a massage and repositioning the client in pain
4. Administration of an oral analgesic
Correct Answer: 3
Assessment is never delegated to the client and a UAP cannot administer oral analgesics. The UAP can safely provide a massage and reposition the client.
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