The nurse is caring for a team of four clients who are seriously ill.One of the clients has just received a new cardiac medication.How should the nurse instruct the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)who is also caring for this client?

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The nurse should give the UAP specific instructions regarding what drug actions or side effects to report to the nurse. This ensures that the UAP knows what to monitor for and report back to the nurse, while also respecting their scope of practice. It is not appropriate for the UAP to assess for unexpected effects or teach the client's family about the medication without direct supervision and instruction from the nurse. While it may be beneficial for the UAP to look up the medication in a drug reference book, this should not replace direct instruction from the nurse.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Team of Four Clients