A nurse is delegating to a nursing assistant. The most appropriate form of this type of communication would be:

"Come and get me if Mr. Jones has a high heart rate."

“I need to know if Mr. Jones' blood pressure is elevated."

"If Mr. Jones' heart rate is greater than 100, let me know."

“Let me know if Mr. Jones' temperature is high."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. "Come and get me if Mr. Jones has a high heart rate." This statement lacks specificity, as “high heart rate” is vague. The assistant may not know what range constitutes “high.”

B. "I need to know if Mr. Jones' blood pressure is elevated."
This statement is also too vague, as the assistant may not understand what is considered "elevated."

C. "If Mr. Jones' heart rate is greater than 100, let me know."
This direction is clear and specific, providing a measurable parameter for the assistant to follow, making it the best option.

D. "Let me know if Mr. Jones' temperature is high."
"High" is vague, as it does not provide a specific value or range for temperature.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Immediately after the patient has been medicated for pain.
While pain relief may help, education should be conducted when the patient is alert and comfortable, not immediately after pain medication when they may be drowsy.

B. The last thing in the evening, after visitors have left, before bedtime. Education right before bedtime may not be effective if the patient is tired, as retention and attention may be reduced.

C. When the patient is comfortable and receptive to the patient education.
Teaching should occur when the patient is comfortable, alert, and receptive to ensure they can retain and understand the information.

D. Just before the patient is discharged, so the information is current.
Waiting until discharge could overwhelm the patient, and they may not have time to ask questions or clarify information.

A. “Don't worry, I'm sure your son will visit." B. "Your son hasn't been around much lately?" C. "My son doesn't come to visit me either." D. "How terrible that he doesn't visit you."

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. "Don't worry, I'm sure your son will visit."
This response is dismissive and assumes that the son will visit, which may not be the case. It may come across as insensitive.

B. "Your son hasn't been around much lately?"
This response reflects the patient's statement, encouraging them to elaborate. It shows empathy and gives the patient space to express their feelings.

C. "My son doesn't come to visit me either."
This response shifts focus away from the patient and may make them feel that their concern is trivialized.

D. "How terrible that he doesn't visit you."
This response is judgmental and might make the patient feel worse or lead them to think the nurse disapproves of their son.

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