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

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It is always best to follow the agency's policies and procedures manual when seeking information on correct client procedures. These policies should reflect the current standards of care and state guidelines. Each nurse is responsible for her own practice. Relying on another nurse may not always be safe practice. Each nurse is obligated to follow the standards of care for safe client care delivery. Physicians are responsible for their own client care activity. Nurses may follow safe orders from physicians,but they are also responsible for the activities that they as nurses are to carry out. Information provided in a nursing textbook is basic information for general knowledge. Furthermore,the information in a textbook may not reflect the current standard of care or individual state or hospital policies.

When the Nurse Is Unsure About How to Perform a Client