When delegating to other health care providers, the nurse understands that the task: (Select all that apply.)
a. must be within the scope of the person to whom it is being delegated.
b. is one that can be delegated to other health care providers.
c. can be delegated whenever assessments are required.
d. may be re-delegated by the person to whom it was first delegated.
e. may require the nurse to procure resources to complete the task.
ANS: A, B, E
Through quality improvement, the nurse appreciates the value of what each team member can do to improve patient care. When delegating to other health care providers, the nurse understands that the task must be within the scope and abilities of the person to whom it is being delegated. The nurse must know if the task is something that can be delegated. The RN is responsible for assessment of patients even if certain tasks are delegated to others. The person to whom the assignment was delegated cannot delegate that assignment to someone else. Adequate resources must be made available to the delegatee to complete the task
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