The nurse wants to assign back rubs to unlicensed assistive personnel

The nurse wants to assign back rubs to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Before doing so, the nurse should first determine whether

1. unlicensed assistive personnel know how to perform a back rub.
2. there any clients who have intravenous fluids infusing.
3. there any clients who should not have a back rub performed.
4. there any clients who are prescribed to take nothing by mouth.
5. there any clients who do not want a back rub done by unlicensed assistive personnel.

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 1, 3, 5
Rationale 1: The nurse can delegate this skill to UAP; however, the nurse first should assess for the UAP’s comfort and ability.
Rationale 2: An intravenous infusion is not a contraindication for a back rub.
Rationale 3: The nurse can delegate this skill to UAP; however, the nurse first should assess for client contraindications.
Rationale 4: Being prescribed nothing by mouth is not a contraindication for a back rub.
Rationale 5: The nurse can delegate this skill to UAP; however, the nurse first should assess for client willingness to participate.