Which of the following are correct regarding the different levels of authority to be used by an RN when delegating a task to another nurse?
a. Level 5: Delegate to make the best use of time.
b. Level 4: Delegate to collect data to find out the facts or assess the situation and report back.
c. Level 4: Delegate to carry out the task as believed is appropriate.
d. Level 3: Delegate to assess the situation and make a recommendation.
e. Level 2: Delegate to collect data and make a recommendation to the RN.
f. Level 1: Delegate to carry out the task as believed is appropriate.
C, D, E
There are four levels of authority that are used by RNs when delegating tasks to other nurses. These four levels are: 1) Level 1: delegate to collect data to find out the facts or assess the situation and report back; 2) Level 2: delegate to collect data and make a recommendation to the RN; 3) Level 3: delegate to assess the situation and make a recommendation; and 4) Level 4: delegate to carry out the task as believed is appropriate (Cox, 1997).
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