The night nurse understands that certain factors need to be considered before delegating tasks to others. These factors include the:
a. Complexity of the task and the age of the delegatee.
b. Potential for benefit and the complexity of the task.
c. Potential for benefit and the number of staff.
d. Complexity of the task and the potential for harm.
ANS: D
In delegating tasks to others, the nurse considers factors such as stability of the patient, safety of the situation and of the patient, time and intensity involved, and level of critical thinking required to achieve desired outcomes.
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