The nurse is going to delegate bathing a patient to another member of the team. What information should the nurse communicate when delegating? (Select all that apply.)
1.
What is to be done
2.
When to seek help
3.
Any expected abnormal findings
4.
How long they have to do the job
5.
When the job is to be complete
ANS: 1, 2, 3, 5
The nurse needs to carefully explain exactly what is to be done and then test for understanding. The nurse tells the person accepting delegation when and from whom to seek help if problems are encountered. The nurse explains any known abnormalities the person accepting the duty might encounter, such as where the patient has a wound, extremity weaknesses, or other known issues. The nurse explains when a job needs to be completed.
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