The nurse wants to delegate the application of a condom catheter to un

The nurse wants to delegate the application of a condom catheter to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). What must the nurse assess prior to delegating this task?

1. Assess whether the client has unique needs.
2. Measure the client’s intake.
3. Assist the client out of bed to a chair.
4. Assess changes in the client’s mobility status.

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Applying a condom catheter may be delegated to UAP. However, the nurse must determine whether the specific client has unique needs, such as impaired circulation or latex allergy, that would require special training of the UAP in the use of the condom catheter.
Rationale 2: The nurse does not need to measure the client’s intake before delegating the application of a condom catheter to UAP.
Rationale 3: The nurse does not need to assist the client out of bed to a chair before delegating the application of a condom catheter to UAP.
Rationale 4: The nurse does not need to assess changes in the client’s mobility status before delegating the application of a condom catheter to UAP.