The nurse is caring for a client with an acute fluid volume deficit. The client is stable and is experiencing thirst and drowsiness as manifestations of their condition. With a full client load, the nurse has been assigned an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to help them to care for their clients. In the care of the client with a fluid volume deficit, which task is appropriate to assign to a UAP?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

Question

The nurse is caring for a client with an acute fluid volume deficit. The client is stable and is experiencing thirst and drowsiness as manifestations of their condition. With a full client load, the nurse has been assigned an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to help them to care for their clients. In the care of the client with a fluid volume deficit, which task is appropriate to assign to a UAP? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

Measuring and recording hourly intake and output

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Finding the best site for an intravenous cannula on the client and preparing the client for IV insertion

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Assessing mucous membranes for dryness and providing oral care as needed

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Explaining the importance of gradual fluid replacement to the client

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