Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
A nurse is working with an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to perform a bed bath on a client. The nurse notes the smell of alcohol on the UAP's breath. Which is the priority nursing action?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The smell of alcohol suggests potential impairment, which poses a safety risk to clients. Reporting to the charge nurse ensures client safety and follows protocol. Options A, B, and C fail to address the potential risk adequately.