Which actions by the UAP would require immediate follow-up by the nurse?
a. Informing the nurse she was taking a break
b. Taking her lunch break on her home floor after being pulled to another floor
c. Asking the patient to let her know the next time he has a bowel movement
d. Asking another UAP to obtain a urine sample for her
D
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A This is an appropriate action by the UAP and does not require intervention.
B This is an appropriate action by the UAP and does not require intervention.
C This is an appropriate action by the UAP and does not require intervention.
D It is not within the scope of practice for the UAP to delegate any tasks and would require an intervention.
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