A nurse is caring for a patient who requires assistance with feeding. The nurse delegates this task to the certified nursing assistant (CNA). This type of communication is called
A) Upward.
B) Bilateral.
C) Horizontal.
D) Downward.

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Delegating a task from a nurse to a certified nursing assistant is an example of downward communication, where authority or responsibility is transferred from higher levels to lower levels in the organization.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Requires Assistance