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vicky · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

The NCSBN Delegation Decision-Making Tree (1997) consists of four steps that guide delegation of nursing tasks.

When the nurse assesses the assistant's understanding of how the task is to be performed, when and what information is to be reported, and addresses any unique client characteristics and expectations, which of these four steps is he or she acting under? a. assessment
b. planning
c. communication
d. evaluation

Question 2

Which of the following aspects of authentic leadership is particularly relevant to nursing leadership?

a. moral/ethical aspects
b. servant/leader
c. inspiring others
d. rewards in exchange for meeting objectives

Benayers · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
The NCSBN Delegation Decision-Making Tree (1997) has identified four steps to be used in decision making for effective delegation of nursing tasks. These four steps are assessment and planning, communication, surveillance and supervision, and evaluation and feedback. When a nurse assesses the assistant's understanding of how the task is to be performed, when and what information is to be reported, and addresses any unique client characteristics and expectations, he or she is functioning under Step Two: Communication.

Answer to Question 2

a

a. Correct: Correct.
b. Incorrect: This is relevant to servant leadership.
c. Incorrect: This is relevant to charismatic leadership.
d. Incorrect: This is relevant to transactional leadership.