Special Situations第 98 / 100 题
When should the aide notify the nurse about a resident's response to medication?
a.Only if the resident dies
b.Never, since the aide handles everything
c.Only at the annual review
d.Whenever there is an adverse reaction, no improvement, a refusal, or a value outside a hold parameter
解析
The aide reports promptly for adverse reactions, lack of expected effect, refusals, or vital signs outside ordered parameters so the nurse can intervene. Timely communication is central to safe medication assistance within the aide's scope.
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