A nurse uses the five rights of delegation when providing care. Which "rights" did the nurse use? (Select all that apply.)
a. Right task
b. Right person
c. Right direction
d. Right supervision
e. Right circumstances
f. Right cost-effectiveness
ANS: A, B, C, D, E
The five rights of delegation are right task, circumstances, person, direction, and supervision. Cost-effectiveness is not a right.
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