The nurse working with a UAP can delegate all of the following activities related to care of the client with a pressure ulcer except
A) assessing the client's skin using a standardized tool.
B) turning and repositioning the client according to a schedule.
C) keeping the client's skin clean and dry.
D) reporting any red areas that do not disappear after pressure relief.

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Options b, c, and d are all activities that can be delegated to the UAP. Assessment remains the responsibility of the professional nurse.

The Nurse Working with a UAP Can Delegate All of the Following