When the Nurse Is Unsure About How to Perform a Patient

question 8

Multiple Choice

When the nurse is unsure about how to perform a patient care procedure, the best action would be to:

• A) Ask another nurse.
• B) Discuss the procedure with the patient's physician.
• C) Look up the procedure in a nursing textbook.
• D) Consult the agency procedure manual and follow the guidelines for the procedure.

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