The nurse and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) are working together to admit a pediatric client to a nursing unit. Which task would be inappropriate to delegate to the UAP?
a. Securing the client on a papoose board
b. Soothing the client during the procedure
c. Initiating intravenous therapy
d. Gathering equipment needed for intravenous therapy
Answer: c. Initiating intravenous therapy
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