The nurse delegated to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)the task of assisting a client with a simple dressing change. The client was formerly able to do the procedure, but because of painful arthritis is now unable to perform the redressing. The UAP has done this procedure before. Which must the nurse emphasize to the UAP?

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A)The nurse delegated a specific legal task to the UAP, which is within the scope of the UAP's ability. The nurse established the particular parameters outside of which immediate notification is requested. If in pain, the client should not have to do any of the procedure. If the UAP has done the procedure before, the nurse should not need to demonstrate it. Health teaching is outside of the scope of practice for the UAP.
B)The nurse delegated a specific legal task to the UAP, which is within the scope of the UAP's ability. The nurse established the particular parameters outside of which immediate notification is requested. If in pain, the client should not have to do any of the procedure. If the UAP has done the procedure before, the nurse should not need to demonstrate it. Health teaching is outside of the scope of practice for the UAP.
C)The nurse delegated a specific legal task to the UAP, which is within the scope of the UAP's ability. The nurse established the particular parameters outside of which immediate notification is requested. If in pain, the client should not have to do any of the procedure. If the UAP has done the procedure before, the nurse should not need to demonstrate it. Health teaching is outside of the scope of practice for the UAP.
D)The nurse delegated a specific legal task to the UAP, which is within the scope of the UAP's ability. The nurse established the particular parameters outside of which immediate notification is requested. If in pain, the client should not have to do any of the procedure. If the UAP has done the procedure before, the nurse should not need to demonstrate it. Health teaching is outside of the scope of practice for the UAP.

The Nurse Delegated to an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP)the Task