The nursing assistant began to leave for a lunch break and remembered that one of the assigned residents needs to go back to bed after being up in the chair for 1 hour. What is the best action for the nursing assistant?

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The nursing assistant should always prioritize the resident's needs. The nursing assistant should go back and get the needed help to safely get the resident back to bed, which may include speaking with the fellow nursing assistant that is covering to get the nurse to help. Keeping the resident up longer than the hour that has been ordered may be detrimental to the resident's overall well-being. Leaving a note on a clipboard may not be seen by the nursing assistant covering for the lunch break, resulting in delayed care. Nursing assistants should not delegate tasks to other nursing assistants in another section of the nursing home because they may not be familiar with the resident's lifting and moving needs. The nurse is in charge of delegation.

The Nursing Assistant Began to Leave for a Lunch Break