The nursing assistant knows a resident's usual condition. By communicating observations about a resident's change in condition which could be considered an emergency to the RN, the assistant may:

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By communicating what has been observed to the nurse, the nursing assistant may be able to prevent the emergency from getting worse. While good communication is an expectation, a responsibility, and a client right, the primary reason relates to quality client care.

The Nursing Assistant Knows a Resident's Usual Condition