Which questions should the nurse consider before delegating care to another team member? (Select all that apply.)
a. Is this the right task?
b. Is this the right time?
c. Is this the right person?
d. Is this the right supervision?
e. Is this the right circumstance?
ANS: A, C, D, E
The five rights of delegation are right task, right circumstance, right person, right direction, and right supervision. Right time is not included in the five rights of delegation.
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