A patient who requires vasoactive intravenous medications was just admitted. Which person should the charge nurse ask to measure this patient's vital signs?
1. The licensed practical nurse who has worked on this unit for 5 years
2. The nursing assistant who has worked in this unit for 7 years
3. The registered nurse who has worked on this unit for 8 months
4. The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) who was recently transferred to the unit from an acute care environment
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Rationale: This patient is receiving potent medication using a rapidly acting route. The actions of this medication are reflected in vital signs. The RN is educationally prepared to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. The employees in the other options are not.
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