A client wears joint-protecting splints and needs assistance with some ADLs and mobility. The nurse delegating this care to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) should (Select all that apply)
A) allow the UAP to do as much for the client as possible.
B) assess the client's baseline status and make modifications to the care plan.
C) instruct the UAP to have the client stop activities that cause new pain.
D) tell the UAP to report any redness or skin irritation under the splint to the nurse.
E) verify the UAP's competency to do the assigned tasks.

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The professional nurse is responsible for assessing the client and developing and/or modifying a plan of care. Tasks that can be delegated to a UAP include ROM, assisting with mobility, and removing/applying splints. Any finding that is new or abnormal needs to be reported to the nurse. The UAP may be tempted to do as much for the client as possible, but this is deleterious as it decreases the chances for the client to perform ROM and maintain independence.

A Client Wears Joint-Protecting Splints and Needs Assistance with Some