A number of obstacles to delegation have been identified. Which of the following are some of these known obstacles? Select all that apply
a. tendency to delegate all tasks to assistive personnel
b. fear of being disliked
c. inability to communicate effectively
d. lack of administrative support for delegation to LVN and NAP
B, C, D
A number of factors have been identified as being potential obstacles to delegation. These noted obstacles include: fear of being disliked, inability to communicate effectively, lack of administrative support for delegation to a LVN and NAP, inability to give up control in any situation, fear of making a mistake, and tendency to isolate oneself, and choosing to complete all tasks alone (instead of tendency to delegate all tasks to assistive personnel).
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