The nurse wants to assign back rubs to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Before doing so, the nurse should first determine whether
1. unlicensed assistive personnel know how to perform a back rub.
2. there any clients who have intravenous fluids infusing.
3. there any clients who should not have a back rub performed.
4. there any clients who are prescribed to take nothing by mouth.
5. there any clients who do not want a back rub done by unlicensed assistive personnel.
Correct Answer: 1, 3, 5
Rationale 1: The nurse can delegate this skill to UAP; however, the nurse first should assess for the UAP's comfort and ability.
Rationale 2: An intravenous infusion is not a contraindication for a back rub.
Rationale 3: The nurse can delegate this skill to UAP; however, the nurse first should assess for client contraindications.
Rationale 4: Being prescribed nothing by mouth is not a contraindication for a back rub.
Rationale 5: The nurse can delegate this skill to UAP; however, the nurse first should assess for client willingness to participate.
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