A nurse delegates care for an older adult client to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP).Which statements should the nurse include when delegating this client's care? (Select all that apply.)

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The nurse should tell the UAP to schedule activities when the client is normally awake,encourage the client to use a cane when ambulating,and remind the client to look where feet are placed when walking.The nurse should assess the client for symptoms of pain and should provide sufficient time for older adults to process information,including new teaching.These are not items the nurse can delegate.

A Nurse Delegates Care for an Older Adult Client to the Unlicensed