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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The nurse should check the tube placement before delegating administration of the tube feeding to a UAP. This is because the UAP may not have the knowledge or training to assess the placement of the tube, and incorrect placement could lead to serious complications or harm for the patient. Ordering the equipment, setting up the equipment and mixing the feeding, and regulating the rate of the feeding are all within the scope of practice for a specially trained UAP. However, it is the nurse's responsibility to ensure that the UAP has received adequate training and is competent to perform the delegated task.

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