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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"Feed the patient his pureed diet at lunchtime. Elevate the head of the bed to 90 degrees and make certain he swallows each bite" is stated in the most specific manner. The other statements are open for interpretation. The statement discussing "cheeking and choking" is vague and does not have any instruction on what diet to expect, the position of the patient, or what "cheeking or choking" means. The statement starting with "I want you to help the patient to eat his lunch" is also vague because it has no instruction on diet type, the level of elevation of the head of the bed, or how slowly to feed the patient. (The patient may store food in his mouth without swallowing and without choking.) The statement beginning with "Assist the patient with lunch" gives no instruction on diet type or the proper elevation the patient should sit up.

Which Statement by the RN Best Represents the "Right Communication