A CNA exam story · Assignment
A family member asks the nurse aide to change a treatment dressing. What should the aide do?
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B. Tell the nurse because treatment changes are not a CNA decision
The nurse aide stays within assignment and reports requests outside scope to licensed staff.
Remember: Family request does not expand scope.
Source: 42 CFR 483.35 nursing services