The nurse cares for a client who needs a PCA pump for control of postoperative pain.Which task can the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

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UAPs can be delegated tasks that involve observation and reporting specific client conditions to the nurse. Reporting specific client observations does not require clinical judgment or interpretation, which makes it appropriate for UAPs. Tasks related to medication administration, such as using a PCA pump, and assessing pain levels require clinical judgment and should be performed by licensed nursing staff.

The Nurse Cares for a Client Who Needs a PCA