A client had an upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage and now has a nasogastric (NG)tube.What comfort measure may the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

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Clients with NG tubes need frequent oral care both for comfort and to prevent infection.Lavaging the tube is done by the nurse.Re-positioning the tube,if needed,is also done by the nurse.The UAP can take vital signs,but this is not a comfort measure.

A Client Had an Upper Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage and Now Has