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A registered nurse (RN) is planning to delegate a sterile wound dressing change to a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/VN). To comply with the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) delegation guidelines, arrange the RN's actions in the correct chronological order from first to last.

  1. 1Determine if the client's condition is stable and the wound presents no unexpected complications.
  2. 2Confirm the licensed practical/vocational nurse has the documented training and validated competency to perform sterile dressing changes.
  3. 3Provide explicit instructions regarding the specific supplies to use and what clinical findings must be reported immediately.
  4. 4Remain accessible for consultation and provide indirect supervision while the procedure is being executed.
  5. 5Examine the client's response to the intervention and evaluate the overall quality of the completed task.

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The correct chronological order of the delegation process involves first assessing the client, then verifying the delegatee's competency, communicating clear instructions, providing ongoing supervision, and finally evaluating the client's outcome.
Safe delegation strictly follows a structured sequence. The RN must first assess the client to ensure the 'right circumstance' and 'right task.' Only after client stability is confirmed does the RN verify the 'right person' (competency). Following this, the RN ensures 'right direction/communication' by giving specific instructions. While the task occurs, the RN provides 'right supervision,' and upon completion, the RN conducts the 'right evaluation' to verify the client's outcome.

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1
Apply the NCSBN Delegation Decision Tree, starting with the foundation of the nursing process: assessment.
The first required action is to determine if the client's condition is stable enough for the task to be delegated safely.
Delegation can only occur if the client is stable and the outcome is reasonably predictable.
2
Evaluate the delegatee's qualifications and scope of practice.
The second action is confirming the LPN/VN has the documented training and validated competency for the specific task.
The RN retains accountability and must ensure the 'right person' is performing the care.
3
Initiate the delegation by communicating expectations clearly.
The third action is providing explicit instructions regarding the task, expected timeframe, and specific reporting parameters.
Clear communication prevents errors and ensures the delegatee knows exactly what abnormal findings require immediate RN notification.
4
Maintain accountability while the task is being performed.
The fourth action is remaining accessible to provide indirect supervision and consultation.
The RN must be available to intervene or assist if the client's condition changes or the delegatee encounters a problem.
5
Conclude the delegation cycle by assessing the results.
The final action is evaluating the client's response to the dressing change and the quality of the completed task.
The RN is responsible for the overall outcome of the delegated task and must evaluate the effectiveness of the care provided.

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NCSBN Delegation Decision Tree and The Five Rights of Delegation
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