When the nurse is unsure about how to perform a patient care procedure, the best action would be to:

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Consulting the agency procedure manual and following the guidelines for the procedure is the best action as it ensures that the procedure is done according to the facility's specific policies and procedures. Asking another nurse or discussing with the physician may not provide accurate information, and looking up the procedure in a textbook may not have information that is specific to the facility's policies.

When the Nurse Is Unsure About How to Perform a Patient