When Caring for a Preoperative Patient on the Day of Surgery,which

question 14

Multiple Choice

When caring for a preoperative patient on the day of surgery,which actions included in the plan of care can the nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) ? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Teach incentive spirometer use.
• B) Explain preoperative routine care.
• C) Obtain and document baseline vital signs.
• D) Remove nail polish and apply pulse oximeter.
• E) Transport the patient by stretcher to the operating room.

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