A nurse manager is discussing the "five rights of clinical delegation?" Which statement indicates understanding? (Select all that apply.)
a. "The nurse should determine if the task can safely be delegated.".
b. "The nurse should determine if this is a task that will fit into schedule.".
c. "The nurse should delegate the task to the right person.".
d. "The nurse should determine whether this is a task that would enhance learning.".
e. "The nurse should provide feedback to the delegate.".
A, C, E
To safely delegate, the nurse manager should determine the following:
The right task—determining whether the task can be delegated
The right circumstance—according to the NCSBN, the appropriate client setting, available re-sources, and consideration of other relevant factors
The right person—matching the task to the right (qualified) person
The right direction and communication—clear expectations of what needs to be done
The right supervision and evaluation—acknowledgment that the person understands the informa-tion and is capable of completing the task and giving them feedback and evaluation
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