Which Statement by the Nurse Best Demonstrates Clear Communication to Nursing

question 5

Multiple Choice

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."

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