Question

Which tasks, if delegated by the new charge nurse to a unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP), would require intervention by the nurse manager?

A) To help an elderly client to the bathroom.
B) To empty a foley catheter bag.
C) To bathe a woman with internal radon seeds.
D) To feed a 2 year-old with a broken arm.

Answer 1

The tasks that would require intervention by the nurse manager if delegated to a unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) are bathing a woman with internal radon seeds and feeding a 2-year-old with a broken arm.

Step-by-step explanation:

The tasks that would require intervention by the nurse manager if delegated to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) are:

1. Task C) To bathe a woman with internal radon seeds.
2. Task D) To feed a 2-year-old with a broken arm.

Task C involves a specialized procedure that requires medical knowledge and training to ensure the safety and well-being of the patient, making it inappropriate for delegation to a UAP. Task D involves feeding a young child with a broken arm, which requires special care and attention to prevent further injury.

Taking into account the nature of these tasks and their potential risks, the nurse manager should intervene and assign them to a qualified healthcare professional.