Multiple Choice
When caring for patients with sleep disorders,which activity can the nurse appropriately delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) ?
A) Interview a new patient about risk factors for obstructive sleep disorders.
B) Discuss the benefits of oral appliances in decreasing obstructive sleep apnea.
C) Help a patient choose an appropriate continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask.
D) Assist a patient to place the CPAP device correctly over the nose and mouth at bedtime.
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