Which of these approaches would be most appropriate for a nurse to take when faced with the challenge of performing many tasks in one shift?
a. Evaluate the effectiveness of all tasks when all tasks are completed.
b. Delegate tasks the nurse does not like doing.
c. Do as much as possible by oneself before seeking assistance from others.
d. Complete one task before starting another task.
D
The appropriate clinical care coordination skill in these options is to complete one task before starting another task. Evaluation is ongoing and should not be completed just at the end of task completion. The nurse should not delegate tasks simply because the nurse does not like doing them. The nurse should use delegation skills and time management skills instead of trying to do as much as possible by herself. The nurse needs to complete many tasks and treatments on each shift. Some tasks need to be delegated so patients receive the care they need in a timely manner. Good time management involves setting goals to help the nurse complete one task before starting another task.
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