Ati lpn fundamentals test ch 789 caole
Ati lpn fundamentals test ch 789 caole ( 41 Questions)
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." This statement lacks specificity, as “high heart rate” is vague. The assistant may not know what range constitutes “high.”
"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."
"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.
"Let me know if Mr. Jones' temperature is high.""High" is vague, as it does not provide a specific value or range for temperature.
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.