When studying for the NCLEX-RN exam, the new graduate should be able to determine which tasks to delegate to which employee. Which task would require an intervention if performed by the UAP?
a. Obtaining vital signs on a patient before she leaves the unit for an echocardiogram
b. Teaching a patient how to use a multidose inhaler
c. Obtaining vital signs on a patient after infusion of 1 unit of PRBCs
d. Obtaining a blood glucose level on a patient receiving sliding scale insulin
B
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A This is within the UAP's scope of practice and does not require an intervention.
B It is not within the UAP's scope of practice to teach patients and would require an intervention.
C This is within the UAP's scope of practice and does not require an intervention.
D This is within the UAP's scope of practice and does not require an intervention.
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