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a feeling of confidence to the delegatee and provide feedback promptly after the task
is performed; and maintain continuity of care as much as possible when assigning
client care. Staff requests, convenience as in clustering client rooms, and anticipated
changes in unit census are not specific guidelines to use when delegating and
planning assignments.
Test-Taking Strategy: Focus on the subject, guidelines to use when delegating and
planning assignments. Read each option carefully and use Maslow’s Hierarchy of
Needs theory. Note that the correct options directly relate to the client’s needs and
client safety.
Level of Cognitive Ability: Applying
Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment
Integrated Process: Nursing Process—Planning
Content Area: Leadership/Management: Delegating/Supervising
Health Problem: N/A
Priority Concepts: Clinical Judgment; Professionalism
References: Potter et al. (2017), p. 288.

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