The RN and an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) are caring for a group of clients on a medical unit. Which information provided by the UAP warrants immediate intervention by the RN?  The client diagnosed with cancer of the lung has a small amount of blood in the sputum collection cup. The client diagnosed with chronic emphysema is sitting on the side of the bed and leaning over the bedside table. The client receiving a biologic response modifier, has a temp of 99.2 F, P 68, R 24 and a B/P of 198/102. The client receiving prednisone is complaining of an upset stomach after eating breakfast.

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The RN and an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) are caring for a group of clients on a medical unit. Which information provided by the UAP warrants immediate intervention by the RN? 

  1. The client diagnosed with cancer of the lung has a small amount of blood in the sputum collection cup.
  2. The client diagnosed with chronic emphysema is sitting on the side of the bed and leaning over the bedside table.
  3. The client receiving a biologic response modifier, has a temp of 99.2 F, P 68, R 24 and a B/P of 198/102.
  4. The client receiving prednisone is complaining of an upset stomach after eating breakfast.
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