The nurse is caring for a group of four clients who are seriously ill. One of the clients has just received a new cardiac medication
How should the nurse instruct the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) who is also caring for this client? A)
Have the UAP look the medication up in a drug reference book to read about drug actions and possible side effects.
B)
Have the UAP assess for any unexpected effects from the medication.
C)
Tell the UAP to teach the client's family what to expect from the medication.
D)
Give the UAP specific instructions regarding what drug actions or side effects to report to the nurse.
D
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