A Patient Who Requires Vasoactive Intravenous Medications Was Just Admitted

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient who requires vasoactive intravenous medications was just admitted. Which person should the charge nurse ask to measure this patient's vital signs?

• A) The licensed practical nurse who has worked on this unit for 5 years
• B) The registered nurse who has worked on this unit for 8 months
• C) The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) who was recently transferred to the unit from an acute care environment
• D) The nursing assistant who has worked in this unit for 7 years

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