The nursing student is confronted with a dilemma on the unit during care of a client. The clinical instructor is assisting another student and unavailable for questions. The student decides that the appropriate action to take is:
1. Wait for the instructor to become available.
2. Request assistance from a nurse preceptor.
3. Request assistance from the unit manager.
4. Continue with care of the client.
2. Request assistance from a nurse preceptor.
Rationale:
In this case, it would be best to ask for assistance from an informal leader, such as a nurse who functions as a preceptor. The student may want to wait for the instructor, but that may delay the provision of care, so the student should seek help from the staff. Approaching the unit manager may be an option if the staff cannot help the student, but first the student should approach an informal leader. If continuing care for the client could cause some form of injury, the student is obligated to seek assistance.
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