You are developing the assignment for today. You are considering potential for harm, complexity of the task, amount of problem solving and innovation required, unpredictability of outcome, and level of patient interaction
Your analysis of these components will assist you with which of the following? a. Supervising c. Directing
b. Delegating d. Staffing
B
The AACN (2004) reminds us that the potential for consequences and likely effects must be
considered when delegating patient care. The five factors above should be contemplated before
delegating care. While supervision also takes into account these important factors, they are not
prerequisites before supervision can take place.
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