Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on delegating to unlicensed assistive personnel while caring for an elderly patient. Can you figure it out?
Which task is appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) while caring for an elderly client who requires maximum assistance with activities of daily living?
A. Assist with bathing the client
B. Perform a skin assessment
C. Educate the client about the importance of hygiene
D. Update the client’s plan of care
The correct answer to today’s NCLEX-RN® Question is…
A. Assist with bathing the client
Rationale: It is appropriate to delegate bathing assistance to the UAP. The client who requires maximum assistance with activities of daily living would likely require assistance with bathing.
Major Takeaway
It is essential that the nurse understands the importance of proper delegation to other members of the healthcare team. Updating the plan of care, client education, and assessment are out of the scope of the unlicensed assistive personnel and should be completed by the nurse.
Incorrect answer explanations
B. Perform a skin assessment
Rationale: It is inappropriate to delegate assessment to the UAP. The nurse is responsible for assessing the client and this task is outside of the scope of the UAP.
C. Educate the client about the importance of hygiene
Rationale: Client education is not a task within the scope of the UAP. Rather, it is the responsibility of the nurse. Therefore, it is inappropriate to delegate this task.
D. Update the client’s plan of care
Rationale: Developing and making changes to a client’s plan of care is the responsibility of the nurse. This task is outside of the scope of the UAP, therefore, this is an inappropriate task for the nurse to delegate. ________________________
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