When Determining That Delegation of an Element of Patient Care

question 13

Multiple Choice

When determining that delegation of an element of patient care needs to occur, the nurse delegates with a clear, concise description of the task, including its objectives, limits, and expectations. The nurse allows the delegate to clarify without fear of repercussion. Which of the following five rights of delegation is being demonstrated?

• A) Right task
• B) Right circumstance
• C) Right person
• D) Right direction/communication
• E) Right supervision/evaluation

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another in the nervous system.

Neuron

A specialized cell of the nervous system that transmits signals electrically and chemically throughout the body.

Action Potential

A temporary reversal of an electric polarization of the membrane in nerve or muscle cells.

Electrical Signal

An electrical signal is a current or electromagnetic field used to convey data from one system or network to another, often varying in voltage to represent information.