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A nurse needs to delegate tasks to a UAP. Which task is appropriate for the UAP to perform?
Assisting with activities of daily living, such as feeding, is within the scope of practice for a UAP. Medication administration, assessment, and patient educat
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Question: A nurse needs to delegate tasks to a UAP. Which task is appropriate for the UAP to perform?
Answer options:
- Administering oral pain medication.
- Performing initial patient assessment. ✅ Assisting a patient with feeding.
- Educating a patient on new medications.
Correct answer: Assisting a patient with feeding.
Explanation: Assisting with activities of daily living, such as feeding, is within the scope of practice for a UAP. Medication administration, assessment, and patient education require licensed nursing judgment.
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