When incorporating the five rights of delegation, the right task is used in which situation?
a. The UAP reinforces use of the incentive spirometer to a patient.
b. The UAP teaches the patient to use the incentive spirometer.
c. The UAP listens to breath sounds to encourage the patient to use the incentive spirometer.
d. The UAP is not allowed to work with the patient regarding use of the incentive spirometer.
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A Although the UAP is not allowed to teach the patient about the use of the incen-tive spirometer, it is within his or her scope of practice to reinforce that teaching. Only the RN can teach the patient how to use the incentive spirometer.
B The UAP may not teach patients.
C UAPs may not assess. Only the RN has that responsibility.
D The UAP may reinforce use of the incentive spirometer.
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