The nurse wants to delegate the application of a condom catheter to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP).What must the nurse assess prior to delegating this task?
A)Assess whether the client has unique needs.
B)Measure the client's intake.
C)Assist the client out of bed to a chair.
D)Assess changes in the client's mobility status.

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The nurse must assess whether the client has unique needs, such as a latex allergy or skin sensitivity. This information is important to know before delegating the task to the UAP.

The Nurse Wants to Delegate the Application of a Condom