Some of the reasons for overdelegation are listed below. What are they? Select all that apply
a. seek approval from others c. unorganized
b. depend too much on others d. tendency to immerse oneself in trivia
B, C, D
A number of different factors can influence a nurse's choice to overdelegate. Some of these include: depend too much on others, may be uncomfortable performing tasks that are unfamiliar to them, unorganized, tendency to immerse oneself in trivia, and avoiding responsibility. Seeking approval from others is one of the characteristics of underdelegation, particularly by new graduate nurses.
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