Which action by a UAP requires an immediate intervention by the nurse?
a. Application of a skin barrier/protection ointment
b. Releasing wrist restraints on a patient to allow ROM
c. Assisting a patient to the bedside commode
d. Obtaining a urine culture from a patient
A
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A These products are medications and even topical medications are not allowed under the UAP's scope of practice, and thus this requires an intervention.
B This is within the scope of practice of the UAP and does not require an interven-tion.
C This is within the scope of practice of the UAP and does not require an interven-tion.
D This is within the scope of practice of the UAP and does not require an interven-tion.
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