When delegating tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP), a licensed practical nurse (LPN) should assess the situation. Which of the following is the first step involved in assessing the situation?
A) Communicate expectations clearly to UAP.
B) Identify the UAP who will best handle the delegated tasks.
C) Know the client's needs and priorities.
D) Trust the UAP to complete the task.

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Before delegating tasks to UAP, the LPN should assess the situation and determine the client's needs and priorities. This will help the LPN to identify which tasks can be safely delegated and to whom. Communicating expectations clearly and identifying the best UAP for the task come after this initial assessment. Trusting the UAP to complete the task is important, but should be based on the LPN's assessment of the UAP's abilities and the task at hand.

When Delegating Tasks to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP), a Licensed