Personal careQuestion 274 of 1700
What is the primary responsibility of a nursing assistant?
- Writing medical orders for clients
- Planning the diet for each client
- Providing personal care for clients
- Giving prescribed medicines to clients
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Correct answer: Providing personal care for clients
Nurse aides mainly give personal care. Medical orders, diets, and medicines belong to other staff.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.1: Introduction to Provide for Personal Care Needs of Clients
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026