Which interventions in preparing the patient for abdominal surgery may be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

Name: Which interventions in preparing the patient for abdominal surgery may be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
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Vital signs, enema, and height and weight can be safely performed by UAP. Insertion of an N/G tube, obtaining an operative consent, and sterile gloving are interventions requiring critical thinking and knowledge unique to a nurse.

Which Interventions in Preparing the Patient for Abdominal Surgery May