Question

The nurse hands the nurse assistant a tube of medication and asks her to apply it after she has completed the resident's bath. Which of the following would be the nursing assistant's best response?

A. "I will gladly apply the medication as soon as i dry the skin."
B. " I don't have the time to do your job and mine too."
C. "As a nursing assistant, I can't apply medication without a nurse present in the room "
D. "Applying medication is not part of my role as a nursing assistant"

Answer 1

The nursing assistant's best response is to inform the nurse that they cannot apply the medication without a nurse present.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nursing assistant's best response would be option C: "As a nursing assistant, I can't apply medication without a nurse present in the room."

Applying medication is a task that falls under the scope of a nurse's responsibilities, not that of a nursing assistant. It is important for the nursing assistant to adhere to their role and not perform tasks that they are not trained or authorized to do. In this situation, it is appropriate for the nursing assistant to inform the nurse that they cannot apply the medication without the nurse present.