The nurse could safely delegate which task to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
1. Removal of antiemboli stockings to wash the feet and legs, then reapply the stockings
2. Assessing the client's circulation to the feet every 4 hours while wearing antiembolism stockings
3. Evaluating for presence of Homans' sign
4. Measuring and fitting the client for antiembolism stockings
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Rationale 1: The UAP can safely remove and reapply antiemboli stockings.
Rationale 2: Only the nurse can assess.
Rationale 3: Only the nurse can evaluate.
Rationale 4: It is best if the nurse measures the client and applies the antiembolism stockings for the first time to assure a proper fit.
Global Rationale: The UAP can safely remove and reapply antiemboli stockings. Only the nurse can assess and evaluate. It is best if the nurse measures the client and applies the antiembolism stockings for the first time to assure a proper fit.
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