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The nurse is planning the client assignments for the day. Which clients can be safely assigned to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

a. A client needing a bed bath
b. A client needing to ambulate
c. A client needing packed red blood cells
d. A client requiring assistance with feeding
e. A client needing to have vital signs checked
f. A client needing to use the bedside commode

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Answer:

a, b, d, e, f

Step-by-step explanation:

Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) refers to paraprofessionals who help persons with physical disabilities and individuals who are mentally disabled or people with day to day health care needs.

The following clients can be safely assigned to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP):

a. A client needing a bed bath

b. A client needing to ambulate

d. A client requiring assistance with feeding

e. A client needing to have vital signs checked

f. A client needing to use the bedside commode

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