
After reviewing the database, the nurse discovers that the patient's vital signs have not been recorded by the nursing assistive personnel (NAP) . Which clinical decision should the nurse make?
A) Administer scheduled medications assuming that the NAP would have reported abnormal vital signs.
B) Have the patient transported to the radiology department for a scheduled x-ray, and review vital signs upon return.
C) Ask the NAP to record the patient's vital signs before administering medications.
D) Omit the vital signs because the patient is presently in no distress.
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