Which statements would be important for the charge nurse to make ...

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Which statements would be important for the charge nurse to make when delegating a responsibility? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. I think it would be important to our organization if you represent the unit on the policy and procedure committee.
  2. I have assigned you to be the unit's representative because I don't have enough time to go.
  3. I think your attendance at the task force meeting will be a good reflection on our unit.
  4. I chose you to attend the meeting because it seems as though you have the lightest assignment.
  5. I would like you to be the unit's representative on the client education task force committee.

Question 2

An ICU nurse has just assisted the physician in placing a central line in a client. Over the past few days the client's son has been increasingly verbally abusive to the nursing staff.
 
  The unit secretary tells the nurse that the son is at the nurse's station demanding to see the client. Which action by the nurse is most important? 1. Remove the central line tray from the room.
  2. Inform the son regarding the client's condition.
  3. Ignore the son as he enters the client's room.
  4. Limit the son's visitation.

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Key behaviors in delegating tasks are describing the task and providing the delegate with the benefit gained for the task.
Rationale 2: Delegating should be done for the right reasons and not to dump tasks for purely personal reasons.
Rationale 3: Key behaviors in delegating tasks are describing the task as well as the benefits to be gained.
Rationale 4: The delegate should be assigned because the task meets the delegate's abilities.
Rationale 5: The delegator should make the delegate aware of the reason for and the benefits gained from the delegation.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Health care staff should be aware when and where to store medical instruments that may be used as weapons.
Rationale 2: The son should be informed of the client's condition, but with the history and the escalation of his behavior the nurse should take action to protect staff.
Rationale 3: Ignoring the son may cause the violent behavior to escalate.
Rationale 4: Limiting visitation may cause the violent behavior to escalate.
Global Rationale:

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[AmberC1996]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review