A nurse delegates care for a client who has open skin lesions. Which statements should the nurse include when delegating this client's hygiene care to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Wash your hands before touching the client."
b. "Wear gloves when bathing the client."
c. "Assess skin for breakdown during the bath."
d. "Apply lotion to lesions while the skin is wet."
e. "Use a damp cloth to scrub the lesions."
ANS: A, B
All health care providers should follow Standard Precautions when caring for clients who have any open skin areas. This includes hand hygiene and wearing gloves when in contact with the lesions. The UAP is not qualified to assess the client's skin. The other statements are not appropriate for the care of open skin lesions.
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