In order to best assure both the quality of care and the safety of the older adult client who requires in-home unlicensed assistive personal (UAP) assistance, the geriatric nurse:
A)evaluates the competency of the UAP staff.
B)assumes the roles of case manager and client advocate.
C)arranges for the needed UAP provided services.
D)assesses the client for functional limitations.

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As more care traditionally provided by professional nurses is being transferred to UAP, the nurse must assume more responsibility for the educating, training, and evaluation of UAP staff competency to provide safe, effective care for the older adult client.

In Order to Best Assure Both the Quality of Care