You are working with a unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) in the holding area of the operative suite. Which nursing actions will you delegate to UAP? (Select all that apply.)
A. Obtaining, reporting, and recording patients' vital signs in their charts.
B. Removing dentures and jewelry, and giving them to family members.
C. Verifying that patient informed consent forms are signed.
D. Ensuring that patient preoperative checklists are completed.
E. Transporting patients by stretcher to the operating room (OR).
F. Informing the OR staff about patient allergies and current vital signs.
A, B, E
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