The nurse is making assignments for the shift. Which assignment would the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
A)Teaching the patient to perform the Credé's maneuver
B)Irrigating an indwelling catheter
C)Applying a condom catheter
D)Obtaining the patient's urinary history and physical assessment

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Applying a condom catheter is a task that can be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) as it does not require the advanced training and assessment skills that licensed personnel possess. Tasks like teaching patients, performing procedures that involve sterile technique, and conducting assessments are within the scope of practice for licensed nurses and not for UAPs.

The Nurse Is Making Assignments for the Shift