Which of the following is inappropriate to delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
a. Providing oral care
b. Evaluating sleep patterns
c. Providing bedtime routines
d. Documenting sleep hours
ANS: B
The nurse may not delegate assessment activities such as evaluating sleeping patterns. The nurse may delegate activities to help the patient prepare for sleep such as oral care and other bedtime routines. The UAP may document the hours slept.
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