Application of heat or cold therapies
When delegating the application of heat or cold therapies to unlicensed assistive personnel(UAP), the nurse should:
a. Clarified the orders to first ensure the task can be delegated
b. Inspect the claims skin before the treatment commences
c. Instruct the UAP to wrap the hot-cold compress in a protective cover
d. allow the UAP to document the treatment and clients response
e. Reassess the client skin after the treatment is done
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