The nurse delegates the unlicensed nursing assistant (UAP)to ambulate an older adult client.What information must the nurse communicate to the UAP when delegating this task?

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Before the client gets out of bed,have the client sit on the bed with legs dangling on the side.This will enhance safety for the client.The UAP cannot assess the client's pain or teach the client to use a walker.A gait belt should be used for all clients.

The Nurse Delegates the Unlicensed Nursing Assistant (UAP)to Ambulate an Older