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Brittanyd9008

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Which of the following statements best describe effective delegation?
 
  1. Nursing education programs prepare new nurses to effectively use delegation.
  2. Delegation is something experienced nurses do, and new nurses do not do.
  3. Reimbursement is not related to delegation.
  4. Delegation is difficult and takes time to learn how to do it effectively.

Question 2

As you work with staff in delegation, what is the general communication expectation from the UAP to you?
 
  1. Reports to you every 15 minutes.
  2. Agrees to not bother you and report emergency concerns.
  3. Asks questions about the assignment.
  4. Delegatee expects the nurse to know delegatee's experience and competencies.



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Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. Nursing education should provide content and some experience on delegation, but more is required in practice post-graduation to use delegation effectively.
2. All nurses are expected to use delegation.
3. Reimbursement is related to delegation as delegation has an impact on outcomes.
4. This is correct; delegation is complex.

Answer to Question 2

3
Explanation: 1. This is a high level of frequent report and would depend on the patient.
2. The delegatee should not feel like they are bothering the delegator and should communicate more than just for emergencies.
3. This is a general expectation for any delegation.
4. The nurse should know something about the delegatee, but the delegatee is responsible for informing the nurse when they have little experience or does not feel they can do a task.



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