The nurse plans to delegate helping a client with personal hygiene to a nursing assistant.Which statement if made by the nurse to the nursing assistant is assertive?
A)"Would you mind helping the client with a bath when you have time? If not,I will skip my lunch and do it myself."
B)"You never get your work done and are always on the phone.You need to help the client right now with a bath,or I will write you up."
C)"The client needs help with bathing.I want you to assist the client now,and you can go to lunch when you are finished."
D)"I have important work to complete this morning.You will assist the client with a bath.Do not take a break until you have finished."

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Choice C is assertive because it clearly communicates the task that needs to be done and sets priorities without being overly aggressive or threatening. It also acknowledges that the nursing assistant has other duties to attend to, allowing them to complete the task at their own pace. Choice A offers an unnecessary ultimatum, while choice B is aggressive and unprofessional. Choice D is also aggressive and does not consider the nursing assistant's needs or schedule.

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