A Client Wears Joint-Protecting Splints and Needs Assistance with Some

question 8

Multiple Choice

A client wears joint-protecting splints and needs assistance with some ADLs and mobility. The nurse delegating this care to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) should (Select all that apply)

• A) allow the UAP to do as much for the client as possible.
• B) assess the client's baseline status and make modifications to the care plan.
• C) instruct the UAP to have the client stop activities that cause new pain.
• D) tell the UAP to report any redness or skin irritation under the splint to the nurse.
• E) verify the UAP's competency to do the assigned tasks.

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