A client on interferon therapy is reporting severe skin itching and irritation. What actions does the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Apply moisturizers to dry skin.
b. Apply steroid creams to the skin.
c. Bathe the client using mild soap.
d. Help the client with a hot water bath.
e. Teach the client to avoid sunlight.
ANS: A, C
The nurse can delegate applying unscented moisturizer and using mild soap for bathing. Steroid creams are not used for this condition. Hot water will worsen the irritation. Client teaching is a nursing function.
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