A client is on a ventilator and is sedated. What care may the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
a. Assess the client for sedation needs.
b. Get family permission for restraints.
c. Provide frequent oral care per protocol.
d. Use nonverbal pain assessment tools.
ANS: C
The client on mechanical ventilation needs frequent oral care, which can be delegated to the UAP. The other actions fall within the scope of practice of the nurse.
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