Which of These Nursing Actions Should the RN Working in the Emergency

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of these nursing actions should the RN working in the emergency department delegate to a nursing assistant who is helping with the care of a patient who has been admitted with nausea and vomiting?

• A) Assess for signs of dehydration.
• B) Ask the patient what precipitated the nausea.
• C) Auscultate the bowel sounds.
• D) Assist the patient with oral care after vomiting.