Management of CareQuestion 1772 of 2368

A UAP recorded a client's vital signs correctly but was late in reporting a high blood pressure. Which statement by the RN is constructive feedback?

  1. "You should have known to find me at once. This was careless."
  2. "Your readings were accurate. Next time, if you can't find me, tell any available nurse right away."
  3. "I will take over your vital signs from now on so this does not happen again."
  4. "Everything was fine in the end, so there is nothing for us to discuss."
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Correct answer: "Your readings were accurate. Next time, if you can't find me, tell any available nurse right away."

Constructive feedback is supportive and offers solutions for improvement. It names what went well and what to do next time.

Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Delegation and Supervision: Supervision. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Management of Care"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026