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    HESI LPN Exit Exam IV Proctored Exam
    Select All That Apply

    The practical nurse (PN) is assigning care for a group of clients on the urology medical unit. What client care interventions should the PN assign to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? Select all that apply.

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Teaching the client with fluid restrictions how to measure urine output requires specialized knowledge and skills. This task should be performed by a licensed nurse to ensure accurate instruction and patient understanding. B. Irrigating an indwelling urinary catheter involves sterile technique and specialized knowledge, which should be performed by a licensed nurse. This task requires specific training to prevent complications. C. Transporting a urine culture sample to the laboratory can be safely assigned to a UAP. It involves routine tasks that do not require advanced clinical skills and is essential for timely processing of specimens. D. Emptying the bedside drainage unit for a client with an indwelling urinary catheter can be performed by a UAP. This task involves basic care procedures that support patient hygiene and comfort. E. Obtaining a post-voided residual (PVR) volume requires a specific clinical skill and understanding of the procedure, which should be performed by a licensed nurse rather than a UAP.

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