When incorporating the five rights of delegation, the right communication is used when a patient's blood pressure is low in which of the following situations?
A)The RN tells the UAP to wait to give a patient a bath because her blood pressure is too low.
B)The RN tells a UAP to recheck the patient's blood pressure and report back to her before giving the patient a bath.
C)The UAP gives a bath to a patient with a low blood pressure.
D)The RN tells the UAP to give a patient a bath because they are unaware of the low blood pressure.

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Rechecking the blood pressure is the appropriate communication to ensure the safety of the patient.Option A might ensure the safety of the patient for the moment but should be followed up and the blood pressure measurement repeated.Option C could put the patient at risk because of the blood pressure.The RN has not communicated appropriately.Option D is completely inappropriate and places the patient at risk.

When Incorporating the Five Rights of Delegation, the Right Communication