Which principles are important to consider when an RN delegates tasks to UAP (select all that apply)?
a. Tasks are delegated that will challenge the UAP to use critical thinking.
b. Assess the condition and stability of the patient.
c. Delegate tasks that are within the exper-tise of the RN, particularly if the UAP is a student.
d. Evaluate the effectiveness of the task.
e. Document the delegation.
B, D, E
The principles of RN delegation include delegating tasks only within the RN's scope of practice, expertise, and knowledge; assessing the patient's condition and stability; only delegating tasks that the UAP is competent to perform and within his/her educational preparation/ability; provid-ing direction and assistance; not delegating tasks requiring complex nursing skill/judgment; su-pervising, observing, and monitoring UAP; evaluating the effectiveness of the delegated task; and documenting the delegation.
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