The nurse has delegated administration of tube feeding to a specially trained UAP.What action should be taken by the nurse in regard to this delegation?

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Checking the tube for correct placement is a nursing responsibility that cannot be delegated to a UAP. The nurse must ensure that the UAP has received appropriate training and education before delegating any task to them, but the nurse should not order the equipment or set up the feeding. Regulating the rate of the feeding may also be a nursing responsibility depending on the patient's condition and needs.

The Nurse Has Delegated Administration of Tube Feeding to a Specially