The client needs to ambulate using a walker. Which activity could the nurse safely delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
1. Documenting that the UAP cannot ambulate a client who requires assistive devices
2. Teaching the client how to use the walker
3. Evaluating the client's ability to use the walker properly
4. Ambulating using the walker once the client demonstrates adequate skill
Correct Answer: 4
The nurse can delegate ambulation of the client to the UAP once the client has learned the skills as evidenced by demonstration. UAPs may help clients walk with assistive devices, but cannot teach the client how to use the walker or evaluate his performance.
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