When the Nurse Is Unsure About How to Perform a Patient

question 23

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's procedure manual and follow the guidelines for the procedure.

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