Coordinated CareQuestion 3 of 120
Which client care assignment is most appropriate to give to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
a.Inserting an indwelling urinary catheter
b.Evaluating a client's response to pain medication
c.Assisting a stable client with a bath and recording oral intake
d.Adjusting the flow rate of an IV infusion
Explanation
UAP may perform basic hygiene and record intake and output for stable clients. Catheter insertion, evaluating medication response, and adjusting IV rates require nursing judgment and licensure. Assessment and evaluation cannot be delegated to UAP.
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