A registered nurse (RN) is considering delegating some tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which of the following things should the nurse consider when making this decision? (Select all that apply.)
a. Does the task have exact, unchanging directions?
b. Does the UAP want to do the task?
c. Is an RN or other licensed personnel required to do this task?
d. Is the UAP competent to perform this task?
e. Is there a licensed provider, such as an RN, available to supervise?
A, C, D, E
Other considerations include the following: Has there been proper direction and communication about what is expected? Is the task simple and direct? Whether or not the UAP wants to do the task is not part of the legal aspects of making the decision to delegate.
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