A practical nurse (PN) is coordinating care for a group of clients in a long-term care facility and decides to delegate the application of a prescribed moisture barrier cream to an assistive personnel (AP). Arrange the steps of the delegation process in the correct chronological sequence.
- 1Determine that applying the barrier cream to intact skin is a safe and appropriate task for this specific AP.
- 2Instruct the AP on the specific method of application and to immediately report any signs of skin breakdown.
- 3Monitor the AP's performance during the shift to ensure the cream is applied according to the instructions.
- 4Evaluate the client's skin condition later in the shift to confirm the desired outcome is being achieved.
- 5Provide feedback to the AP regarding their completion of the delegated skin care task.
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The correct chronological sequence is to first determine task appropriateness, then instruct the AP, monitor their performance, evaluate the client's outcome, and finally provide feedback to the AP.
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) outlines a specific, chronological process for safe delegation. It begins with assessment and planning (determining the Right Task and Person), followed by communication (Right Direction). Once the task begins, the nurse must provide surveillance (Right Supervision). Finally, the nurse must evaluate the client's outcome and provide feedback to the delegatee to complete the process.
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The Five Rights of Delegation and the chronological process of delegating nursing tasks.