Which Statement by the Registered Nurse (RN) Best Demonstrates Clear

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which statement by the registered nurse (RN) best demonstrates clear communication to nursing assistive personnel (NAP) about a delegated task?

• A)"Record the patient's intake and output of fluids throughout the shift, 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 meals so that the patient's intake of calories will increase."

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