The nurse is caring for a patient with a fluid and electrolyte imbalance.She asks the certified nursing assistant (CNA)to obtain the intake and output.Which of the following statements below best describes the most appropriate communication to the CNA in delegating this task?

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In addition to communicating directly with patients,professional nurses communicate with other nurses and healthcare team members to provide comprehensive and safe care to patients.Because professional nurse are accountable for appropriate delegation of activities,they must communicate effectively and clearly with all nursing assistive personnel (NAP),such as the certified nursing assistant (CNA).Communication must be clear,concise,accurate,and specific.In this item,the best communication demonstrated by the nurse is to delegate the task to the CNA for obtaining the I&O from the flowsheet for the past 24 hours.This is direct,clear,specific,and provides a time frame.The alternative responses do not provide enough direction and are vague and unclear.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with a Fluid