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A nurse-supervisor is encouraging nurses to delegate responsibilities whenever possible. Which criteria is used to determine skills that can be delegation? Select all that apply.
 
  A) How complex is the task?
  B) How busy are you?
  C) Is the client frequently complaining?
  D) Is training or education required?
  E) Is the task unpleasant?

Question 2

The clinic nurse is faxing a client's medical record to the local hospital. Which actions by the nurse are appropriate to ensure the client's confidentiality is maintained? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Using a fax cover sheet
  B) Having signed client consent from the client
  C) Conducting a check of the fax number prior to transmitting
  D) Including identifiable client information on the cover sheet
  E) Signing an employee consent form



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A, D

Highly technical tasks and complex client care tasks that require specific levels of licensure, certification, or training should not be delegated. The nurse's busyness may point out the need for delegation but it does not define which tasks may be delegated. The behavior of the client and the unpleasant nature of the task are not criteria for delegation.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A, B, C

The nurse knows to take safety measures before faxing confidential information. A fax cover sheet should contain instruction that the faxed material is to be given only to the named recipient. Consent is needed from the client to fax information about the client. Make sure that personally identifiable information has been removed or is not immediately visible on the top sheet. Finally, check that the fax number is correct, check the number on the display of the machine after dialing, and check a third time before pressing the send button. Some facilities require the recipient agency to return a signed receipt.



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