A Nurse Has Delegated Applying a Warm Compress to a Client's

question 3

Multiple Choice

A nurse has delegated applying a warm compress to a client's eye.What actions by the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) warrant intervention by the nurse? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Heating the wet washcloth in the microwave
• B) Holding the cloth on the client using an Ace wrap
• C) Turning the cloth so it remains warm on the client
• D) Using a clean washcloth for the compress
• E) Washing the hands on entering the client's room

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