An emergency nurse is caring for a patient who is a victim of a violent crime. Which task related to the patient's care can the nurse safely delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Documenting the location and appearance of the patient's injuries.
Collecting and bagging the patient's clothing as evidence.
Providing the patient with a blanket and emotional support.
The Five Rights of Delegation require the nurse to delegate the right task, under the right circumstances, to the right person, with the right directions, and under the right supervision. The collection, handling, and documentation of forensic evidence are specialized nursing tasks that require clinical judgment to maintain the chain of custody and cannot be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). This includes collecting clothing, documenting injuries, and labeling evidence kits. However, providing comfort measures and emotional support is an appropriate and safe task to delegate to a UAP, as it falls within their scope of practice and does not require specialized forensic training.
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