The nurse may delegate which tasks to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Select all that apply.
1. Determining the number of staff needed for safe transfer
2. Assessing the client's ability to assist with transfers
3. Use of a hydraulic lift when moving a client
4. Determining appropriate positions for the client
5. Encouraging the client to participate as much as possible in repositioning
Correct Answer: 3,5
The nurse can safely delegate use of a hydraulic lift to the UAP as long as the nurse assesses the UAP's competence to use the equipment. The UAP should be instructed always to encourage client participation in the provision of care in order to foster autonomy for the client. Determining the number of staff needed to safely transfer a client, assessing the client's ability to assist, and determining the best position for the client are the nurse's responsibility because they take advanced education, and should not be delegated to the UAP.
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