The nurse says to the UAP, "I am worried about Ms. Smith's blood pressure. Check it throughout the afternoon." What critical factors have the nurse left out of this delegation instruction? Select all that apply.

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1. This is an essential part of these directions. "Throughout the afternoon" may mean one time or every 15 minutes.
2. It is important for the UAP to know if the nurse wants a report of every B/P or only wants to know if the B/P reaches a certain level.
3. The nurse cannot assume that the UAP will understand this unclear direction.
4. The nurse has said that he or she is worried about the patient, which should indicate to the UAP that this is a priority task.
5. Does the nurse want this blood pressure taken with an electronic machine or with a manual blood pressure cuff? This should be a part of the instructions.

The Nurse Says to the UAP, "I Am Worried About