When Considering Whether to Delegate a Task, the Nurse Needs

question 14

Multiple Choice

When considering whether to delegate a task, the nurse needs to assess the patient and:

• A) how many nurses are available to supervise.
• B) how complex the delegated action is.
• C) the severity level of the patient population.
• D) the expiration date of the license.

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Definitions:

Chemical Substances

Various forms of matter with constant chemical compositions, used in or produced by chemical processes.

Legislation

Laws and rules formally enacted by governing bodies to regulate, authorize, sanction, grant, declare, or restrict various activities and behaviors.

Immune System

A complex system of cells, tissues, and organs that defends the body against pathogens and maintains overall health.

Antibodies

Proteins produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign substances like bacteria and viruses.