A nurse is delegating hygiene tasks to a unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). For which clients does the nurse tell the UAP not to provide a foot soak? (Select all that apply.)

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Clients with diabetes, diabetic neuropathy, or peripheral vascular disease may not be able to feel water being too hot and are at risk for injury. The UAP should not provide a foot soak for these clients. Clients with fevers, swollen feet, or an infectious disease can use foot soaks.

A Nurse Is Delegating Hygiene Tasks to a Unlicensed Assistive