The postpartum nurse receives report on 4 mother-baby couplets. Which tasks can be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel? Select all that apply.

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11ecbb05_cb96_f053_b433_8bc392b203cb_MD0009_00 Assisting clients with activities of daily living is within the scope of practice of unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Helping the mother with morning hygiene, documenting intake and output, taking vital signs of stable clients, and swaddling the neonate may be delegated to UAP. The registered nurse (RN) should follow the 5 rights of delegation when planning care. (Option B) The RN assumes responsibility for initial client teaching and demonstration of home care. Once teaching and demonstration are complete, the UAP can assist the mother with bathing the neonate. (Option D) The RN should assess caregiver interaction with the newborn to identify any attachment issues. Elements of the nursing process (assessment, planning, and evaluation) and tasks requiring nursing judgment cannot be delegated. Educational objective: The registered nurse is responsible for any care requiring clinical judgment. Unlicensed assistive personnel can assist with activities of daily living, documenting intake and output, positioning, and taking the vital signs of stable clients.

The Postpartum Nurse Receives Report on 4 Mother-Baby Couplets