Question

The nurse prepares the medication ordered for the client. The nurse asks the nurse assistant to give the medication when the client receives breakfast and to report on the task at its completion. The nurse assistant agrees. Which component of the steps of delegation was violated by this request?

A. Defining the task
B. Deciding on the delegate
C. Determining the task
D. Reaching agreement

Answer 1

The nurse violated the component of the steps of delegation by not properly deciding on the delegate.

Step-by-step explanation:

The component of the steps of delegation that was violated in this request is B. Deciding on the delegate. In this situation, the nurse has asked the nurse assistant to administer medication, which is a task that requires specific training and qualifications. The nurse should have carefully considered the qualifications and abilities of the nurse assistant before delegating this task.