The Nurse Prepares the Medication Ordered for the Client

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse prepares the medication ordered for the client. The nurse asks the nurse assistant to give the medication when the client receives breakfast and to report on the task at its completion. The nurse assistant agrees. Which component of the steps of delegation was violated by this request?

• A) Defining the task
• B) Deciding on the delegate
• C) Determining the task
• D) Reaching agreement

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