A Nurse Is Working on a Medical Unit and Assigns

question 23

Short Answer

A nurse is working on a medical unit and assigns an unregulated nursing assistant to take vital signs for several clients. The nursing assistant completes this task and documents them accordingly. One of the clients had a blood pressure reading of 180/110, and it wasn't until the end of the shift that the nurse realised this value. The doctor was notified and orders were received for treatment, but not until much later in the shift. Which of the two responsibilities of delegation did the nurse fail to carry out?

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Definitions:

Socially Disadvantaged

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Inherently Characteristics

Traits or attributes that are naturally part of something or someone, intrinsically tied to their essence or constitution.

Minority Relations

The dynamics, interactions, and relationships between the societal majority and minority groups.

Scapegoat

is a person or group blamed for problems or failures, often to divert attention from the real causes or those actually responsible.