The nurse delegates the unlicensed nursing assistant (UAP) to ambulate an older adult client. What information must the nurse communicate to the UAP when delegating this task?
a. "The client has skid-proof socks, so there is no need to use your gait belt."
b. "Teach the client how to use her walker while you are ambulating up the hall."
c. "Sit the client on the edge of the bed with legs dangling before ambulating."
d. "Ask the client if she needs pain medica-tion before you walk her in the hall."
C
Before the client gets out of bed, have the client sit on the bed with legs dangling on the side. This will enhance safety for the client. The UAP cannot assess the client's pain or teach the client to use a walker. A gait belt should be used for all clients.
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