Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
A nurse manager is providing an inservice program about delegation to assistive personnel (AP) with staff nurses on the unit. Which of the following statements by a staff nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B. This statement demonstrates understanding of delegation principles as it acknowledges the importance of considering the AP's level of experience when assigning tasks. Delegation should be based on the AP's competency and skill level to ensure safe and effective care delivery.
Other choices are incorrect:
A: Delegation should not involve re-delegating tasks to another AP as this can lead to confusion and lack of accountability.
C: The nurse retains ultimate accountability for client outcomes even when delegating tasks to APs.
D: While client education can be delegated, it should be within the AP's scope of practice and under the nurse's supervision.
Other choices are incorrect:
A: Delegation should not involve re-delegating tasks to another AP as this can lead to confusion and lack of accountability.
C: The nurse retains ultimate accountability for client outcomes even when delegating tasks to APs.
D: While client education can be delegated, it should be within the AP's scope of practice and under the nurse's supervision.