Asked by Bradee Byrum on Jul 05, 2024
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Which statement by the nurse best demonstrates clear communication to nursing assistive personnel (NAP) about delegating a task?
A) "Record how the patient's intake and output of fluids, please"
B) "Take the patient's temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure every 2 hours today."
C) "Take the patient's temperature every 4 hours; notify me if it is greater than 100.5°F (38.1°C) ."
D) "Assist the patient with all of her meals so she will take in more calories."
Clear Communication
The process of sharing information in a straightforward and understandable manner to minimize misunderstandings.
Nursing Assistive Personnel
Health care providers who assist nurses in providing patient care, typically with less training and scope of practice than nurses.
Delegating
The act of assigning responsibilities or authority to another person, typically from a manager or superior to a subordinate.
- Apply effective communication strategies in nursing for task delegation and patient care.
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Learning Objectives
- Apply effective communication strategies in nursing for task delegation and patient care.
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