A charge nurse is making assignments for nursing personnel who will be caring for clients during the oncoming shift. Which of the following factors should the charge nurse consider?

A. Assessment involves collecting and analyzing data about the client's health status, including their medical history, physical examination findings, and any other relevant information. This step is crucial for understanding the client's current condition and needs, but it precedes goal setting.
B. Evaluation is the step where the nurse determines whether the goals and outcomes established in the planning phase have been achieved. It involves assessing the effectiveness of interventions and making adjustments as needed. Evaluation occurs after goals have been set and interventions have been implemented, so it is not the step where goals are initially formulated.
C. Implementation involves carrying out the interventions and actions planned to achieve the goals established for the client. This step follows the formulation of goals and involves executing the planned care. While critical to achieving positive outcomes, implementation does not include the initial formulation of goals.
D. Planning is the step of the nursing process where the nurse formulates goals and develops a plan of care based on the assessment data. This includes setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals to guide the care provided and achieve positive client outcomes. Planning is where goals are established to address the client’s identified needs and guide subsequent interventions.

A. The "right person" refers to ensuring that the task is delegated to an individual who has the appropriate skills, knowledge, and training for the task. While important, this does not directly address the ongoing monitoring of task completion.
B. The "right communication" involves providing clear, concise instructions about the task, including what needs to be done, how it should be done, and any specific expectations. Although communication is essential for effective delegation, checking in throughout the shift pertains more to the oversight and monitoring of the task.
C. The "right supervision" involves providing appropriate oversight and monitoring of the tasks delegated. This includes checking on the progress and ensuring that the tasks are being completed as expected. When the nurse checks with assistive personnel throughout the shift to determine if tasks are being completed, they are demonstrating the "right supervision."
D. The "right circumstances" involves ensuring that the situation is appropriate for delegating the task, including the conditions and context in which the task is performed. This right addresses the appropriateness of the delegation based on the current environment and patient needs, but it does not specifically relate to monitoring or following up on task completion.