The nurse is caring for an elderly client with a possible diagnosis of pneumonia who has just been admitted to the hospital. the client is slightly confused and is experiencing difficulty breathing. which activities would be appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (uap)? select all that apply.
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Assessing the client's respiratory status: This task requires nursing judgment and assessment skills, so it should not be delegated to a UAP. Show more…
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