Which phase of the nursing process can be delegated?
1. Assessment
2. Diagnosis
3. Planning
4. Implementation
5. Evaluation
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Explanation: 1. Assessment requires nursing knowledge and judgment and cannot be delegated. The nurse can delegate collection of some assessment data such as vital signs.
2. Diagnosis requires that nursing knowledge and judgment be used to analyze data. This cannot be delegated.
3. Planning requires nursing knowledge and judgment and cannot be delegated.
4. Some portions of this step of the nursing process can be delegated as long as the nurse continues to supervise the work.
5. Evaluation requires nursing knowledge and judgment and cannot be delegated.
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