The nurse is caring for several medical-surgical clients. The nurse has delegated skin care of an incontinent client to new unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) on the unit. Which action by the nurse will improve effectiveness of the client care provided?
A) Ask the client if the care was appropriate.
B) Ask the UAP if the care was given.
C) Demonstrate the appropriate care needed, then delegate the task for the remainder of the shift.
D) Closely observe the UAP each time the care is given.
Answer: C
The nurse would show the UAP the exact procedure the first time to avoid any confusion. The nurse would reassess the client's skin later rather than asking the UAP if the task was done. The nurse could possibly alarm the client by asking the client if care was appropriate. Closely observing the UAP defeats the purpose of delegation.
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