A nurse observes a nursing assistive personnel (NAP) fail to wash her hands before and after placing a patient on a bedpan.What should the nurse do when providing negative

A) Be certain to offer constructive criticism about the task and do so in private.
B) Ask the unit manager to be present to document responses of both parties.
C) Call a meeting of all NAPs and stress hand washing to the entire group.
D) Keep a record of the NAP's actions and save them for her annual formal review.

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Azulaye Young · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  The best choice is to offer constructive criticism about the task and to do so in private. This approach is respectful, non-confrontational, and will allow the NAP to learn from their mistake while protecting their dignity. Asking the unit manager to be present or calling a meeting for all NAPs may seem like a more assertive approach but could be seen as confrontational, and saving the NAP's actions for her annual formal review is not a timely or effective solution to the problem.

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