When the Licensed Nurse Makes a Determination to Delegate a Task

question 23

Multiple Choice

When the licensed nurse makes a determination to delegate a task, which of the following occurs in the process (select all that apply) ?

• A) The nurse assesses the situation and need for delegation.
• B) A plan for specific task delegation is established.
• C) The needs of the nurse are considered.
• D) The nurse determines the available resources and patient safety.
• E) Accountability is transferred to the manager.

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Definitions:

Population

The total number of people inhabiting a specific area or the whole planet, characterized by factors such as density, distribution, and growth rate.

Participant Observation

A methodological approach in social research where the observer seeks to gain a close and intimate familiarity with a given group of individuals and their practices through an intensive involvement with people in their natural environment, often over an extended period of time.

Social Milieu

The social environment or context that individuals find themselves in, which influences their beliefs, behaviors, and interactions.

Objectively Observe

The process of gathering information or data through observation in a way that is not influenced by personal feelings or opinions.