team communication

Question

A nurse asks an assistant to bring a clean blanket to a particular resident. The assistant wants to check that the request was heard correctly. What response best does this?

1. ARepeat the resident and requested item to the nurse✓ Correct

   Repeating the details lets the nurse confirm them.

2. BNod silently and leave without checking✗ Incorrect

   A silent nod does not verify the details heard.

3. CAsk another resident what the nurse requested✗ Incorrect

   The sender is the person who can confirm the request.

4. DChoose a different item without telling the nurse✗ Incorrect

   Substitution does not verify the original message.

Answer

A. Repeat the resident and requested item to the nurse

Rationale

Repeating the request gives the nurse a chance to confirm the intended task. This helps the team catch a misunderstanding before action.