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Can an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) bathe a stable adult client?

A.Yes — the nurse must inform the UAP of the type of bath needed, the UAP must notify the nurse of any concerns or changes so the nurse can assess the client, the UAP should encourage the client to perform as much self-care as possible to promote independence, and the nurse must obtain a full report from the UAP afterward.B.No — bathing is an invasive skill that requires nursing judgment and can never be delegated to a UAP under any circumstances.C.Yes — the UAP may bathe any client independently without nurse involvement, since bathing is considered basic hygiene care outside the scope of nursing assessment.D.No — only licensed practical nurses (LPNs), not UAPs, are permitted to perform bathing of adult clients in any setting.

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