Which actions can the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? Select all that apply.

Obtain vital signs , Obtain and transport blood products , Assist the patient with bathing and toileting. Taking the vital signs is within the scope of practice of an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). While UAPs cannot handle medications, they can transport blood products. A UAP cannot be tasked with identity verification. Also, assessment and evaluation of the effect of interventions on care cannot be delegated. Likewise, tasks that require complex observations or critical decisions cannot be delegated.

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Topics: Delegation, Prioritization and Leadership Communication & Documentation Health Care Ethics, Law, and Policy Health Care Quality

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