Communication is essential when delegating to an NAP patient care tasks. In which of the following patient care tasks is the communication inappropriate or not complete?
a. retake the BP c. force fluids
b. measure all urine output d. get the patient up to the chair
C
When delegating to the NAP (right person) all communication must be explicit in regard to the task the NAP is to perform (right task). This involves specific instructions for the task to be accomplished (right direction/communication and right circumstance). In choices a, b, and d the nurse gave the NAP specific instructions. Choice c was inappropriate because the nurse did not specify how much fluids to have the patient drink nor in what amount of time.
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