An RN colleague,who is a long-standing and collaborative member of your team,is performing a complex and novel dressing for the first time for the patient to whom she has been assigned.Which of the following would be the most appropriate communication with her?
A)"How do you usually do this kind of dressing?"
B)"The dressing needs to be done today and tomorrow with the supplies on this cart."
C)"Here is what you need for the dressing, and I will show you what needs to be done."
D)"I know you know what you are doing. Let me know if you have any problems."

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If a situation involves a new task and the relationship is ongoing (two individuals who will usually continue to work together),the delegator explains what to do and how to do it.Hersey described the leader's behavior as explaining or persuading,which,is characterized as "selling." The RN who is assigned to the patient is an experienced nurse and team member,but is new to this specific situation.In situations where the nurse is experienced but the task is new,explain (and demonstrate)what needs to be done.

An RN Colleague,who Is a Long-Standing and Collaborative Member of Your