The nurse is caring for a patient receiving enteral feedings. She appropriately delegates the following to the UAP: (Select all that apply.)
a. Verify tube placement
b. Perform oral care
c. Administer tube feeding
d. Obtain vital signs and report results
ANS: B, C, D
Administering an enteral feeding may be delegated, at the nurse's discretion, to UAP in accordance with state regulations and facility policies and procedures. The nurse should verify tube placement and assess the patient prior to delegating this procedure. The UAP can perform oral care and obtain vital signs and report results.
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