The Nurse Is Reviewing Tasks to Assign to Unlicensed Assistive

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reviewing tasks to assign to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) . Which task should the nurse complete?

• A) Monitor client's vital signs and oxygen saturation every 4 hours.
• B) Measure client's blood pressure after administration of routine daily antihypertensive medication.
• C) Monitor vital signs of client who complained of chest pain, requiring three doses of nitroglycerin to resolve, earlier in the shift.
• D) Measure vital signs on client who had a stroke 3 years ago and is admitted for urinary tract infection.

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