Why is acceptable for psw to give medication to the patient

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Assignment:

A patient is asking for an analgesic for his headache. The nurse prepares the medication properly, then asks the Personal Support Worker (PSW) to take the medication to the patient. Once the medication is prepared, is it acceptable for the PSW to give the medication to the patient? Why, or why not?

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