A 61-year-old man is being admitted for bariatric surgery. Which nursing action can the nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
a. Demonstrate use of the incentive spirometer.
b. Plan methods for bathing and turning the patient.
c. Assist with IV insertion by holding adipose tissue out of the way.
d. Develop strategies to provide privacy and decrease embarrassment.
c. Assist with IV insertion by holding adipose tissue out of the way.
UAP can assist with IV placement by assisting with patient positioning or holding skinfolds aside. Planning for care and patient teaching require registered nurse (RN)-level education and scope of practice.
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