The nurse determines some client care tasks can be delegated to the UAP.Which task should not be delegated?
A)Performing foot care for a client with diabetes.
B)Changing an occupied bed for a client with multiple intravenous medications infusing.
C)Performing a bath for a newborn with an unhealed umbilical cord.
D)Oral care for an unconscious client.

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Performing foot care for a client with diabetes should not be delegated to a UAP because it requires careful assessment and monitoring due to the risk of complications such as infections or injuries, which require a higher level of clinical judgment and expertise.

The Nurse Determines Some Client Care Tasks Can Be Delegated