The nurse is caring for a client with sialadenitis. What comfort measures may the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Applying warm compresses
b. Massaging salivary glands
c. Offering fluids every hour
d. Providing lemon-glycerin swabs
e. Reminding the client to avoid speaking
ANS: A, C
The UAP can apply warm compresses and offer fluids. Massaging salivary glands can be done, but not by the UAP. Lemon-glycerin swabs are drying and should not be used. Speaking has no effect on this condition.
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