The newly hired nurse must decide which assistant to delegate a particular task. What is the nurse's first consideration?
1. Which assistants possess the required experience and skills?
2. What are the assistants' educational backgrounds?
3. How much time does the task require?
4. Is the task one that can be delegated?
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Explanation: 1. This is a relevant point, but not the most important consideration.
2. This is a relevant point, but not the most important consideration.
3. This is a relevant point, but not the most important consideration.
4. This is the most important question for the nurse to consider. If the task is not one that can be delegated, there is no reason to think further through the situation.
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