Sarah, the Support Worker, Is Feeding Mrs

question 22

Multiple Choice

Sarah, the support worker, is feeding Mrs.Shields in the dining room.The nurse brings over a small cup with applesauce and tells the support worker to feed Mrs.Shields the applesauce.Sarah knows that there are pills crushed into the applesauce and understands that medication administration is not in her job description.What should Sarah do?

• A)Feed Mrs.Shields the applesauce as this was delegated to Sarah.
• B)Do not give Mrs.Shields the applesauce and leave the applesauce on the table.
• C)Report this immediately to her supervisor.
• D)Do not give the applesauce to Mrs.Shields.Return to the nurse and explain that this is not within her scope of practice.

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