Which statement made by a new nurse manager is an example of the first

QUESTION

Which statement made by a new nurse manager is an example of the first step of effective delegation?

1. “The outcomes of this project will be evaluated by nursing administration in 6 months.”
2. “I am going to delegate the responsibility of creating the vacation schedule.”
3. “I will monitor your progress throughout the project and give you feedback.”
4. “I will designate a person with good time-management skills to be the delegate for this task.”

ANSWER:

Answer: 2
Rationale: The first step in effective delegation is to set goals. This includes the identification and exact definition of the task to be delegated. Designating a person as the delegate is incorrect because the appointment of a delegate occurs after the task has been identified. Evaluation of outcomes is incorrect because a clear definition of the expectations of the delegate is created midway in the delegation process. Monitoring progress is incorrect because monitoring performance occurs after the delegated tasks have been carried out.