Practice Question
A nurse is planning to delegate the fasting blood glucose testing for a client who has diabetes mellitus to an assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
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Correct Answer:
Determine if the AP has the skills to perform the test.
Rationale:
🟢 Delegation requires the RN to verify that the AP is competent and trained for the task.
🟢 Safety is maintained by ensuring the AP follows proper technique for accurate glucose results.
🟢 The RN retains accountability and must evaluate task appropriateness.
🟢 Checking competence prevents errors in patient management, especially for diabetes care.
🟢 This follows the “Right person, Right task, Right circumstance, Right communication, Right supervision” principle.
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- Subcategory: ATI EXIT Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor Exam(s)~2025
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