A patient care technician should immediately notify a nurse for the following patient situations:
1. **A patient who reports chest pain:** Chest pain can be a symptom of a serious medical condition like a heart attack. It requires urgent attention from a healthcare provider to assess the situation, provide appropriate care, and determine if further medical intervention is needed.
2. **A patient who requires toileting:** While toileting needs are important, they do not usually require immediate medical attention from a nurse unless there are underlying medical issues related to the patient's toileting needs. In most cases, this task can be managed by the patient care technician without involving a nurse.
3. **A patient who requires bathing:** Bathing is also an important aspect of patient care but typically does not warrant immediate notification of a nurse unless there are specific medical reasons related to the bathing process that need attention.
4. **A patient who reports being hungry:** Hunger is a basic human need and can be addressed by providing food or coordinating meal times according to the patient's dietary schedule. Unless the patient's hunger is due to a medical condition that requires attention, this situation does not necessitate immediate notification of a nurse.
In summary, the patient care technician should immediately notify a nurse for a patient reporting chest pain, as it could indicate a serious medical emergency that requires prompt assessment and intervention.
