A nurse delegates a task to a nursing assistant who has been trained for that task. Which factor should the nurse assess before delegation?
Correct answer: B. Whether the patient is stable and the assistant is competent
- A. Whether the task is convenient for the nurse
- B. Whether the patient is stable and the assistant is competent
- C. Whether the assistant has worked in the hospital longest
- D. Whether the task can be completed without documentation
Explanation
Safe delegation depends on the patient’s condition, the assistant’s competence, the suitability of the task and the required supervision. Convenience or seniority does not establish that delegation is safe, and delegated care still requires documentation.
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Legal aspects of nursing include professional scope of practice, registration and licensing, standards of care, negligence, malpractice, assault, battery, consent, confidentiality and accurate documentation. PNMC regulation also involves professional accountability, disciplinary procedures and safe delegation, which differ from ethical guidance because they carry legal or regulatory consequences.
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