In Delegating to an Unregulated Care Provider in a Home

question 21

Multiple Choice

In delegating to an unregulated care provider in a home health setting,which of the following represents the most appropriate delegation communication?

• A) "You will be taking care of Mrs.Srivastava.Mrs.Srivastava needs assistance with her bath."
• B) "You will need to help Mrs.Srivastava get into and out of her shower.Ensure that you check the condition of her feet,and let me know if you have any concerns when you check in."
• C) "I am not sure that you know how to do this,but I am giving you Mrs.Srivastava.She is quite obese and needs skin care."
• D) "Mrs.Srivastava needs help to get into and out of her bathtub.Her bath will need to be completed by 10:00.When you are helping her to dry,please check between her toes and toenails,and phone me by 10:30 if you notice nail discoloration or redness."

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