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The nurse is caring for a stable 10-year-old child recovering from pneumonia. Which task can be safely delegated to an experienced Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP)?
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Assessing the child's respiratory status.
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Teaching the child how to use the incentive spirometer.
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Administering the child's scheduled oral antibiotic.
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Correct answer Assisting the child with ambulation to the bathroom.
Rationale
Assisting a stable patient with activities of daily living, such as ambulation, falls within the scope of practice for experienced UAP. Assessment (respiratory status), teaching (incentive spirometer use), and medication administration are nursing responsibilities that require the knowledge and judgment of a licensed nurse and cannot be delegated to UAP.
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