The nurse is delegating activities regarding fecal elimination to unli

The nurse is delegating activities regarding fecal elimination to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which activity can UAP safely perform to meet a client’s fecal elimination needs?

1. Provide a fracture pan to a client on bed rest.
2. Provide a client who has a fecal impaction and prolapsed rectum with a cleansing enema.
3. Change a client’s ostomy device.
4. Irrigate a client’s ostomy.

 

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Providing a client who is on bed rest with a fracture pan is within the skill level of UAP.
Rationale 2: The client has a prolapsed rectum. The nurse should be providing the enema.
Rationale 3: The client has an ostomy. The nurse should be providing ostomy care.
Rationale 4: Irrigation of an ostomy should be done by the nurse.

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