A nurse delegates care of a client in traction to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP).Which statement should the nurse include when delegating hygiene care for this client?

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Traction weights should be freely hanging at all times.They should not be lifted manually or allowed to rest on the floor.The client should remain in traction during hygiene activities.The nurse should assess the client's skin and provide pin and wound care for a client who is in traction; this should not be delegated to the UAP.

A Nurse Delegates Care of a Client in Traction to an Unlicensed