Question

Be sure to follow this five rights when you delegate and supervise a nursing task or activity to a UAP.

1. right task (within UAPs scope of practice and competence) 2. right circumstances (patient care setting and resources are appropriate for the delegation) 3. right person (UAP is competent to perform the delegate task or activity) 4. right communication (nurse provides a clear and concise explanation of the task or activity, including limits and expectations) 5. right supervision (nurse appropriately monitors, evaluates, intervenes, and provides feedback on the delegation process as needed) a. True b. False

Answer 1

To delegate and supervise nursing tasks or activities to a UAP, it is important to follow the five rights. This statement is true.

Step-by-step explanation:

The subject of this question falls under the field of Health. When delegating and supervising nursing tasks or activities to a UAP, it is important to follow the five rights:

1. Right task: The task should be within the UAP's scope of practice and competence.
2. Right circumstances: The patient care setting and available resources should be appropriate for the delegation.
3. Right person: The UAP should be competent to perform the delegated task or activity.
4. Right communication: The nurse should provide a clear and concise explanation of the task, including limits and expectations.
5. Right supervision: The nurse should appropriately monitor, evaluate, intervene, and provide feedback on the delegation process as needed.

Therefore, the statement is true.