What must the nurse consider when delegating responsibility to another

QUESTION

What must the nurse consider when delegating responsibility to another? (Select all that apply.)

1. The client’s needs
2. The skill level of the worker
3. The client’s goals
4. The worker’s gender
5. How long the worker has been at the facility

ANSWER:

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3

To delegate effectively, the nurse must be aware of the needs and goals of the client and family, the nursing activities that can help the client meet the goals, and the skills and remembering of various nursing and support personnel. There is no indication of need to consider the worker’s gender or how long the worker has been at the facility.