Which Action by a UAP Requires an Immediate Intervention by the Nurse

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which action by a UAP requires an immediate intervention by the nurse?

• A)Encouraging a patient to use the incentive spirometer
• B)Encouraging a patient to ambulate 2 days after surgery
• C)Checking the pH of the gastric aspirate of a patient receiving tube feedings
• D)Informing the RN that a patient requests a pain medication

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