A nurse is preparing a presentation about hospice care services. Which of the following statements should the nurse plan to make during the presentation?

A. According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), there are actually 5 rights of delegation. These are the Right Task, Right Circumstance, Right Person, Right Direction/Communication, and Right Supervision/Evaluation. Each of these rights helps ensure that tasks are delegated appropriately and safely.
B. This statement indicates an understanding of delegation. While the nurse can delegate tasks, they remain accountable for the outcome. This means the delegating nurse must ensure that the task is completed appropriately and the results are satisfactory. The responsibility for the task remains with the nurse, even though the execution is handled by someone else.

C. It is important for the delegate to ask questions if they are unclear about the task or need additional information. Effective communication and clarification are crucial for ensuring that tasks are performed correctly. The delegate has the right and responsibility to seek clarification to ensure safe and effective task performance.
D. While the nurse manager may oversee and support delegation processes, the responsibility for delegating specific tasks generally falls to the registered nurse (RN) who is managing the care for that shift. The RN assesses which tasks can be delegated and to whom, based on the needs of the patients and the skill level of the assistive personnel.

A. Monitoring blood glucose is crucial for managing diabetes, as it directly affects the child's blood sugar levels and overall well-being. However, if the child’s blood glucose levels are stable and there are no immediate concerns or symptoms, this task, while important, may not be as urgent as assessing more critically ill clients.
B. While discharge instructions are important for ensuring proper care after leaving the hospital, this task generally does not require immediate attention compared to assessing a client with more acute or urgent needs. The adolescent is ready for discharge, indicating their condition is stable enough to prepare for leaving the unit.
C. Feeding a toddler who has both arms in casts is important for ensuring that the child is well-nourished and comfortable. However, this task can usually be managed by assistive personnel or done at a scheduled time without immediate urgency compared to more critical assessments.
D. An infant with pertussis (whooping cough) receiving oxygen via nasal cannula is in a potentially critical situation. Pertussis can cause significant respiratory distress, and the need for oxygen indicates the
infant’s respiratory function is compromised. Assessing this infant first is crucial to ensure that the oxygen therapy is effective and to monitor for any signs of deterioration in respiratory status.