A nurse is considering the delegation of administering medications to an unskilled assistant. What is the first question the nurse must ask herself before doing so?
A) Has the assistant been trained to perform the task?
B) Have I evaluated the patient's response to this task?
C) Is the delegated task permitted by law?
D) Is appropriate supervision available?
C
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