A nurse is planning care for a client with hypocalcemia. Which nursing action is appropriate to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
A. Collaborating with the dietitian to provide calcium-rich foods for the client
B. Evaluating the client's laboratory results
C. Implementing Seizure Precautions for the client
D. Transferring the client from the bed to a stretcher using a lift sheet
Answer: D. Transferring the client from the bed to a stretcher using a lift sheet
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