The nurse is caring for orthopedic children who are in the postoperative period following spinal fusion. What is the most appropriate activity to delegate to a unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
1. ambulate the children twice daily to promote mobility
2. encourage commode use to promote bowel function
3. provide diversionary activities, as the children must stay flat on their backs
4. assist with log-rolling the children every 2 hours
Answer: assist with log-rolling the children every 2 hours