Which task could be safely delegated by the nurse to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

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Caring for a client with a stable cast can be safely delegated to UAP as long as the cast is not newly placed and there are no complications. UAP can assist with activities of daily living, turning and positioning, and monitoring for skin breakdown, among other tasks. However, caring for a client with a newly placed cast or caring for the insertion site for Crutchfield tongs requires specialized knowledge and skills that only a licensed nurse can provide. Explaining how to respond to itching under the cast also requires a nurse's assessment and intervention to prevent complications.

Which Task Could Be Safely Delegated by the Nurse to the Unlicensed