What it means
Care that follows a standard, predictable routine rather than one that needs new decisions. Examples are bathing, feeding, toileting, repositioning, ambulating a stable client and measuring vital signs on a stable client. On the exam, routine care for a stable client is the kind of task that can usually be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel.
At a glance
| Also written | routine cares |
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Related terms
UAP
Unlicensed assistive personnel: trained workers without a nursing license, such as nursing assistants, who help with client care.