What action must the charge nurse take when delegating responsibilities to an unfamiliar float
nurse who has been assigned to work on the unit?
A) Ask the float nurse what patients he wishes to be assigned.
B) Assess the competency of the float nurse by asking him about his skill, ability, and experience
in caring for patients such as those of the assigned unit.
C) Avoid discrimination by giving him an assignment equal to that of the other unit nurses.
D) Assign the float nurse to work with an experienced nurse familiar with the patients.
Question 2
Delegation of tasks is an issue of concern for most nurses. Which task can the nurse delegate to
unlicensed assistive personnel?
A) Administering oral nutrition supplements
B) Assessment of skin
C) Monitoring effects of prn opiates
D) Evaluating a patient's level of pain
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