The nurse is delegating supportive care to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)for several clients on a medical-surgical unit.Which statement made by the UAP warrants the need for more information?

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The UAP's statement about untying a restraint requires more information because untying a restraint without proper training and patient assessment could be dangerous and potentially harmful to the patient. The nurse should ensure that the UAP has been properly trained on when and how to remove restraints and under what circumstances it is necessary to contact the nurse for assistance.

The Nurse Is Delegating Supportive Care to the Unlicensed Assistive