Which tasks would be appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Select all that apply.
1. Taking vital signs
2. Measuring and recording intake and output
3. Postmortem care
4. Providing telephone advice
5. Weighing the client
Correct Answer: 1,2,3,5
Tasks requiring advanced education such as assessment, interpretation of data, planning client care, or evaluating care are not delegated to the UAP. Telephone advice involves gathering data, analysis, and planning care, which would all be beyond the scope of practice. Vital sign measurement, recording intake and output, providing postmortem care, and weighing the client are all appropriate tasks to delegate to the UAP.
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