The nurse is managing care for a client, and asks the nursing assistant to measure the client's vital signs twice during the shift. The nurse is providing care by:
1. prioritizing.
2. delegating.
3. advocating.
4. teaching.
Answer: 2
1. Prioritizing involves assessing and determining which care is needed first.
2. Delegating care is asking another member of the team who is qualified to perform client care.
3. Advocating is defending the client's rights.
4. Teaching is the giving of needed information to a client.
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