The nurse is caring for an older adult client who is weak and has not been eating due to lack of strength.Which task could the nurse safely delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

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Assisting the client with eating meals is a task that can be safely delegated to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Completing a nutritional screening and determining the cause of the weakness require assessment and analysis skills that are the responsibility of the licensed nurse. Using therapeutic communication to determine if psychosocial factors are influencing the client's ability to eat is also the responsibility of the licensed nurse who is trained and educated to perform such tasks.

The Nurse Is Caring for an Older Adult Client Who