Coordinated CareQuestion 11 of 120
Which task performed by UAP requires the LPN/LVN to intervene immediately?
a.Feeding a client who has no swallowing difficulty
b.Ambulating a stable client with a gait belt
c.Repositioning a client's oxygen tubing and adjusting the liter flow
d.Emptying and recording a urinary drainage bag
Explanation
Adjusting oxygen flow rate is outside the UAP scope and requires nursing judgment. Feeding a client with no swallowing risk, ambulating with a gait belt, and recording drainage are acceptable UAP tasks. The nurse must correct the unsafe action.
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