Which Statement by the RN Best Represents the "Right Communication

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which statement by the RN best represents the "right communication" when delegating a task to an unlicensed individual?

• A) "Feed the patient and watch for cheeking and choking."
• B) "I want you to help the patient to eat his lunch. You should elevate the head and feed him slowly enough so he does not choke."
• C) "Feed the patient his pureed diet at lunchtime. Elevate the head of the bed to 90 degrees and make certain he swallows each bite."
• D) "Assist the patient with lunch, and make sure he sits up and doesn't store food in his cheek in between bites."

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Definitions:

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Selye

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