During a busy shift, the nurse appropriately delegates tasks to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which of the following is the nurse's primary responsibility?
During a busy shift, the nurse appropriately delegates tasks to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which of the following is the nurse's primary responsibility?
A. Document the completion of the task.
[4%]
B. Make a list of tasks not yet completed to pass on to the next shift.
[2%]
C. Observe the UAP for the duration of the task.
[4%]
D. Follow-up with the UAP to ensure completion of the task and evaluate the outcome.
[90%]
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Subject/Lesson
Subject
Leadership & Management
Lesson
Assignment/Delegation
Client Need
Test Plan
Management of Care
Related Topic
Assignment, Delegation and Supervision
Item Type
Item Type
Application
Explanation
Choice D is correct. The nurse should follow up with the UAP to ensure the completion of the task and evaluate the outcome. The ultimate responsibility for any job will always remain with the person who delegated it. Therefore, after delegating a task, the nurse's primary responsibility will be to follow up with the UAP.
Choice A is incorrect. The nurse’s primary responsibility after delegating a task will be to follow up with the UAP. The nurse cannot document the completion of the job until the follow-up has been performed.
Choice B is incorrect. It is unnecessary to make a list of tasks not yet completed to pass on to the next shift. The nurse's primary responsibility after delegating a job will be to follow up with the UAP.
Choice C is incorrect. If delegating correctly, the nurse must delegate a task within the scope of practice of the UAP; therefore would not need to observe the UAP for the duration of the job. The nurse's primary responsibility after delegating a task will be to follow up with the UAP.
NCSBN Client Need: Topic: Effective, safe care environment; Subtopic: Infection control and safety; Prioritization, delegation, and leadership
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