A nurse administers the wrong medication to a client. After assessing the client, the nurse contacts the provider and completes an incident report. Which of the following components of professionalism is the nurse demonstrating?

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.

A. While delegation might contribute to more efficient use of resources and potentially reduce some costs, it is not the primary purpose of delegation. The main goal of delegation is to manage tasks and responsibilities more effectively, rather than focusing directly on cost reduction.
B. Delegation involves assigning specific tasks or responsibilities to others so that goals can be met more efficiently. It allows the delegating nurse to entrust certain tasks to others, enabling the overall objectives of patient care and unit management to be achieved effectively. This statement captures the essence of delegation as it involves empowering others to carry out tasks to achieve a common goal.
C. While delegation can help ensure that resources are used appropriately by assigning tasks to the right individuals, this statement is more about resource management rather than the primary purpose of delegation itself.
D. Delegation itself does not specifically promote discharge teaching activities. While tasks related to discharge teaching can be delegated, the primary purpose of delegation is broader, focusing on managing workload and achieving goals by assigning tasks to others.