Asked by Karla Macias on Apr 26, 2024
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An RN delegates the task of taking a newly admitted client's vital signs to an unregulated care provider (UCP) .The client is told his blood pressure is 182/98,but it does not get reported to the physician for several hours.Who is responsible for the lapse in time between discovery and action?
A) Nurse manager
B) UCP
C) Client
D) RN
Unregulated Care Provider (UCP)
A person who provides care services without the formal regulation or licensing that is typically required for health care professionals.
Newly Admitted
Referring to individuals who have recently been admitted into an institution, such as a hospital or university.
Vital Signs
Measurements of the body's most basic functions, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Familiarize oneself with the workflow and essentiality of delegating duties in nursing, with particular attention to responsibility and accountability.
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Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the workflow and essentiality of delegating duties in nursing, with particular attention to responsibility and accountability.
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