Practice Question
Which of the following instructions provided by a nurse reflects effective communication regarding delegation of a task to an assistive personnel (AP)?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
"Take vital signs every 2 hours for the client who had a cholecystectomy in room 6122."
Rationale:
✅This instruction is the most specific, measurable, and clearly defined, which is critical for effective delegation.
◼It includes what to do, how often, for whom, and where, enabling the assistive personnel (AP) to perform the task without ambiguity.
◼Delegation requires clear communication to ensure safety and accountability.
◼Options B, C, and D lack sufficient detail or assign responsibilities outside the AP's scope, such as clinical judgment in option C.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Leadership & Management
- Answer Choices: 4
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