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The conversation presented below was between a nurse and nursing assistant.

Nurse: "Could you please take Talia her evening meal?"
Nursing assistant: "Yes. Does she have any food allergies that I should be worried about?"
Nurse: "No, everything on her tray is safe for her to eat. Just make a log of what she eats so I can review her intake for the evening."
Nursing assistant: "Ok, great. I will do that right away."

Which best describes the conversation?

The nurse used directives, and the nursing assistant used open questions along with nonverbal communication through writing.

The nurse used directives, and the nursing assistant used closed questions along with verbal communication through writing.

The nurse used open questions, and the nursing assistant used directives along with nonverbal communication through writing.

The nurse used closed questions, and the nursing assistant used open questions along with verbal communication through writing.

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Final answer:

The conversation is best described by the nurse using directives and the nursing assistant using closed questions with verbal communication. Doctor-nurse relationships exhibit differences in authority, affecting reactions to protocols like checklists. Solutions like checklists can appear deceptively simple but may involve complex implementation challenges in medical settings.

Step-by-step explanation:

The conversation between the nurse and the nursing assistant is best described as: The nurse used directives, and the nursing assistant used closed questions along with verbal communication through writing. In the exchange, the nurse instructs the assistant to deliver a meal to Talia and to log her intake, exhibiting a common authoritative relationship found in a medical setting. The nursing assistant inquires about Talia's food allergies which is a closed-ended question as it anticipates a 'yes' or 'no' response.

Thinking about the relationship between doctors and nurses, it's generally understood that doctors have more authority in a medical setting. However, nurses play an essential role in patient care and may perceive or react to instructions and protocols, like a checklist, differently based on their experience and level of interaction with patients.

The problem tackled by doctors can be both simple, in that a checklist or procedure is easy to follow, and complex, as it must be adapted to a range of situations and patient needs. Similarly, a solution such as a checklist can be simple in its creation and design but complex in its implementation and acceptance among medical professionals.

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Answer:

The nurse used directives, and the nursing assistant used open questions along with non verbal communication through writing.

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