The nurse is preparing to delegate a task to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which actions should the nurse take in compliance with The National Council of State Boards of Nursing's (NCSBN) rights of delegation? (Select all that apply.)
a. Right day
b. Right place
c. Right person
d. Right supervision
e. Right circumstances
f. Right communication
ANS: B, C, D, E, F
B. C. D. E. F. The NCSBN identifies the five rights of delegation as the right task, person, circumstances, supervision, and communication. A. The right day is not an identified right to follow when delegating.
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