A home health-care nurse delegates to a home health-care aide the responsibility of
1. Administering the patient's intravenous (IV) medications.
2. Assisting the patient in the shower.
3. Communicating the patient's condition with the physician.
4. Assessing the patient for any changes from baseline.
ANS: 2
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a. "The most common side effects of this drug are headache and muscle weakness." b. "Be sure to report any upset stomach to your prescriber immediately." c. "Take this drug 30 minutes after breakfast, lunch, and dinner." d. "Do not drink grapefruit juice while you are taking this drug."
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