Which exchange between the RN and the UAP requires intervention by the charge nurse?
a. "Take the patient's blood pressure every 15 minutes and inform me of the re-sults.".
b. "Check the patient's blood glucose before breakfast and lunch and inform me of the results.".
c. "Ambulate the patient in 2210 as far as he can walk.".
d. "Shave the patient in 2210 . His beard is long.".
C
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A This is an appropriate communication and therefore does not require interven-tion.
B This is an appropriate communication and therefore does not require interven-tion.
C This communication is inadequate because it does not provide enough informa-tion to the UAP and requires intervention.
D This is an appropriate communication and therefore does not require interven-tion.
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