Prior to delegating hearing aid care to a UAP, what is the nurse's priority?
A. Determine the UAP's knowledge of the procedure.
B. Inform the UAP of what to report back to the nurse.
C. Discuss relevant client health information necessary for the task.
D. Provide the UAP with guidance on where to find supplies necessary for the task.
Answer: A
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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