A new graduate is planning to delegate aspects of client care to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Before completing this delegation, in which order should the graduate review the rights of delegation?
1. Task
2. Person
3. Circumstance
4. Supervision and evaluation
5. Direction and communication
Correct Answer: 1, 3, 2, 5, 4
To delegate tasks safely, nurses must delegate appropriately and supervise adequately. The five rights of delegation include the right task being performed, in the right circumstances, by the right person (delegate), who has received the right directions and communication, and who has the right supervision and evaluation.
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