In providing care for a client with a nasogastric tube (NGT) connected to intermittent suction, which task can be assigned to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

A. Maintaining low intermittent suction requires assessing the appropriate suction settings and monitoring for complications, which are responsibilities beyond the UAP’s scope of practice. This task involves clinical judgment and knowledge of suction settings. B. Securing the tube to the client’s nose is a task that UAPs can perform. It is a straightforward task that helps ensure the tube stays in place, which is a supportive care measure within the UAP's scope of practice. C. Ensuring correct placement of the tube involves assessing for proper tube position through methods such as aspirating gastric contents or using imaging, which are tasks that require clinical judgment and are outside the UAP's scope of practice. D. Replacing the canister when full involves handling medical equipment and requires understanding of suction mechanics and infection control practices, which are tasks that the PN or RN should perform.