The LPN manager may assign all of the following tasks to a CNA or UAP except
a. Assist a frail older adult to the bathroom
b. Take an apical pulse and report the reading the nurse
c. Decide how often the pulse reading should be taken
d. Help an older adult with personal grooming (e.g., washing, brushing hair)
C
Certified nursing assistants (CNA) and unlicensed assistant personnel (UAP) cannot assess, plan, or evaluate any aspect of patient care; they cannot determine how often a pulse reading should be taken on a specific patient. They can take an apical pulse, however, and help older adults with routine tasks such as toileting and bathing.
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