When the nurse is caring for a patient receiving enteral feedings, which tasks can that nurse delegate to the UAP?

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Administering an enteral feeding may be delegated, at the nurse's discretion, to UAP in accordance with state regulations and facility policies and procedures. The nurse should verify tube placement and assess the patient prior to delegating this procedure. The UAP can perform oral care and obtain vital signs, including oxygen saturation, and report results.

When the Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Receiving Enteral