Multiple Choice
Which statement by the RN best represents the "right communication" when delegating a task to an unlicensed individual?
A) "Feed the patient and watch for cheeking and choking."
B) "I want you to help the patient to eat his lunch. You should elevate the head and feed him slowly enough so he does not choke."
C) "Feed the patient his pureed diet at lunchtime. Elevate the head of the bed to 90 degrees and make certain he swallows each bite."
D) "Assist the patient with lunch, and make sure he sits up and doesn't store food in his cheek in between bites."
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