The Nurse Is Caring for a Team of Four Clients

question 46

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a team of four clients who are seriously ill.One of the clients has just received a new cardiac medication.How should the nurse instruct the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) who is also caring for this client?

• A)Have the UAP assess for any unexpected effects from the medication.
• B)Tell the UAP to teach the client's family what to expect from the medication.
• C)Have the UAP look the medication up in a drug reference book to read about drug actions and possible side effects.
• D)Give the UAP specific instructions regarding what drug actions or side effects to report to the nurse.

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