The NCSBN Delegation Decision-Making Tree (1997) consists of four steps that guide delegation of nursing tasks
When the nurse assesses the assistant's understanding of how the task is to be performed, when and what information is to be reported, and addresses any unique client characteristics and expectations, which of these four steps is he or she acting under? a. assessment
b. planning
c. communication
d. evaluation
C
The NCSBN Delegation Decision-Making Tree (1997) has identified four steps to be used in decision making for effective delegation of nursing tasks. These four steps are assessment and planning, communication, surveillance and supervision, and evaluation and feedback. When a nurse assesses the assistant's understanding of how the task is to be performed, when and what information is to be reported, and addresses any unique client characteristics and expectations, he or she is functioning under Step Two: Communication.
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