Question

At 1200 the registered nurse (RN) says to the nursing assistive personnel (NAP), "You did a good job walking Mrs. Taylor by 0930. I saw that you recorded her pulse before and after the walk. I saw that Mrs. Taylor walked in the hallway barefoot. For safety, the next time you walk a patient, you need to make sure that the patient wears slippers or shoes. Please walk Mrs. Taylor again by 1500." Which characteristics of positive feedback did the RN use when talking to the nursing assistant?

Select all that apply.

A) Feedback is given immediately.
B) Feedback focuses on one issue.
C) Feedback offers concrete details.
D) Feedback identifies ways to improve.
E) Feedback focuses on changeable things.
F) Feedback is specific about what is done incorrectly only.

Answer 1

The registered nurse (RN) used characteristics such as immediate feedback, concrete details, and identifying ways to improve when talking to the nursing assistive personnel (NAP).

Step-by-step explanation:

The registered nurse (RN) used several characteristics of positive feedback when talking to the nursing assistive personnel (NAP):

1. Feedback is given immediately: The RN provided the feedback to the NAP right after observing the task performed.
2. Feedback offers concrete details: The RN mentioned specific details such as recording Mrs. Taylor's pulse before and after the walk and the fact that she walked barefoot in the hallway.
3. Feedback identifies ways to improve: The RN instructed the NAP to ensure that patients wear slippers or shoes for safety during walks.