The RN was very concerned about her elderly client who was paying an extra to fee have drugs delivered directly to her home. Consequently, the nurse offered to take the client to and from the pharmacy in the nurse's car
What might the agency supervisor tell the RN?
A. "Please don't do that; other clients will start expecting the same service."
B. "That was very kind and considerate of you to spend your gas and time driving the client."
C. "You shouldn't start a habit like that; the client may expect transportation on other errands now."
D. "Your insurance as an employee may not cover doing personal errands for clients, so avoid taking clients in your personal car."
ANS: D
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