The patient requires temperatures to be taken every 2 hours. Which task will the nurse assign to an RN?
a. Using appropriate route and device
b. Assessing changes in body temperature
c. Being aware of the usual values for the patient
d. Obtaining temperature measurement at ordered frequency
ANS: B
The nurse is responsible for assessing changes in body temperature. The nursing assistive personnel can use the appropriate route and device to measure temperature, obtain temperature measurement at ordered frequency, and be aware of the usual values for the patient.
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