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An aide is asked to perform a task she has never been trained to do. The safest and most ethical action is to:
- A.Try it by watching a video in the room
- B.Tell the nurse she is not trained for the task and ask for instruction or reassignment
- C.Do it and not tell anyone
- D.Ask another aide to sign that she did it
Correct answer
B. Tell the nurse she is not trained for the task and ask for instruction or reassignment
Why
Aides must not perform tasks beyond their training and competency. Reporting the limit to the nurse protects the resident and the aide legally and ethically.
Content outline: Role of the Nurse Aide - Legal and Ethical Behavior: Working Within Training · From the Role of the Nurse Aide practice bank (RA-037).