The nurse and UAP are working together with four patients.Which patient should the nurse assign the UAP?
A)A patient waiting for discharge instructions before going home
B)A patient who received morphine 20 minutes ago and now has the call light on
C)A patient with diabetes who needs her blood glucose checked
D)A patient returning from a bronchoscopy

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It is within the UAP's scope of practice to check blood glucose levels on a diabetic patient.Options A and B are incorrect because this patient requires assessment and therefore cannot be delegated to the UAP until stability is assessed.Option D is incorrect because this patient requires assessment and therefore cannot be delegated to the UAP until stability is assessed.

The Nurse and UAP Are Working Together with Four Patients