According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, which of the following are among the "rights" of delegation? (Select all that apply. )
1. Supervision
2. Evaluation
3. Client
4. Time
5. Task
Correct Answer: 1,2,5
Rationale: According to the NCSBN, the nurse delegates the right task under the right circumstances to the right person with the right direction and communication and the right supervision and evaluation. The right client and the right time are part of the rights of medication administration.
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