Which right of delegation is demonstrated when the RN asks the assistive personnel to report back to the RN when the client voids?
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The answer is d.
The registered nurse asks that when the client voids, the assistive personnel should correctly report it to the registered nurse indicating that registered nurse is showing right communication. This means the phrases are well explained, no medical terms used for better understanding for patients and his/her accompanying person.
Which right of delegation is demonstrated when the RN asks the assistive personnel to report back...
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