Which scenario best reflects direct supervision of a nursing assistant?
1. The nurse and the nursing assistant work together to provide care to a team of six patients.
2. The nursing assistant provides care independently and telephones the nurse when questions arise.
3. The nursing assistant only provides hygienic care to the patient and works independently in the patient's home.
4. The nursing assistant charts care in the patient's medical record and the nurse reviews that charting on a regular basis.
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Rationale: Direct supervision is provided when the delegator is actually present, observes, works with, and directs the persons being supervised. The other options describe forms of supervision, but they do not meet the requirements of direct supervision.
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