The nurse is caring for a team of four clients who are seriously ill. One of the clients has just received a new cardiac medication. How should the nurse instruct the Assistant in Nursing (AIN) who is also caring for this client?

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The nurse should give specific instructions to the AIN regarding what drug actions or side effects to report to the nurse. This ensures that any unexpected effects from the medication will be addressed by the nurse in a timely manner. Teaching the client's family about the medication is not within the scope of responsibilities for the AIN. Looking the medication up in a reference book may be helpful but is not as effective as giving specific instructions. Assessing for unexpected effects is important but should be done by both the AIN and the nurse.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Team of Four Clients