The registered nurse (RN) is caring for a client with tuberculosis who is on airborne isolation precautions. The RN can delegate which tasks to the experienced unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? Select all that apply.

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The RN can delegate the following tasks to the experienced UAP: Post signs for airborne isolation precautions on the client's door and stock necessary equipment: The UAP has the knowledge and skill to implement isolation precautions when caring for clients on contact, droplet, or airborne transmission-based precautions (Option C). Remind visitors to wear a respirator mask and keep the door closed while in the client's room: The UAP can reinforce the procedures and principles of infection control regarding airborne isolation precautions (eg, respirator masks, negative airflow room). However, the nurse should provide the initial instructions and is responsible for visitor compliance (Option D). (Option A) The RN is responsible for calling the x-ray or other departments to communicate pertinent information about the client, including the need to maintain airborne isolation precautions before and while transporting the client for diagnostic tests. (Option B) The RN is responsible for explaining to the client that wearing a mask during transport to another department prevents transmission of airborne microorganisms from the client to others. This is client teaching and must be done by the RN. The UAP can implement the task of applying the mask before transport. (Option E) The RN is responsible for talking with the family about the reasons the client is on airborne isolation precautions and teaching them about preventing the spread of the disease by wearing protective equipment upon entering the client's room. Educational objective: Experienced UAP can post signs on the client's door that display airborne isolation precautions, stock necessary equipment, and remind visitors to wear a respirator mask when entering the client's room. The RN is responsible for appropriate communication with other departments and providing instruction to clients and their families.

The Registered Nurse (RN) Is Caring for a Client with Tuberculosis