Which statements would be important for the charge nurse to make when delegating a responsibility? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. "I think it would be important to our organization if you represent the unit on the policy and procedure committee."
2. "I have assigned you to be the unit's representative because I don't have enough time to go."
3. "I think your attendance at the task force meeting will be a good reflection on our unit."
4. "I chose you to attend the meeting because it seems as though you have the lightest assignment."
5. "I would like you to be the unit's representative on the client education task force committee."
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Rationale 1: Key behaviors in delegating tasks are describing the task and providing the delegate with the benefit gained for the task.
Rationale 2: Delegating should be done for the right reasons and not to dump tasks for purely personal reasons.
Rationale 3: Key behaviors in delegating tasks are describing the task as well as the benefits to be gained.
Rationale 4: The delegate should be assigned because the task meets the delegate's abilities.
Rationale 5: The delegator should make the delegate aware of the reason for and the benefits gained from the delegation.
Global Rationale:
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