A patient is admitted to the hospital for hip replacement surgery after falling at home and breaking a hip.The patient has developed pneumonia while in the hospital and has required frequent suctioning from the tracheostomy.The nurse decides to delegate I&O to the unlicensed assistive personnel but does not delegate suctioning.This is an example of which of the five rights of delegation?

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This is the right task because the nurse delegated I&O,but not tracheostomy suctioning.The right task is one that you can delegate for a specific patient,such as tasks that are repetitive,require little supervision,are relatively noninvasive,have results that are predictable,and have minimal potential risk.Right direction/communication involves the following: Give a clear,concise description of the task,including its objective,limits,and expectations.Communication must be ongoing between the nurse and nursing assistive personnel during a shift of care.There is no "right" for an intervention.Right supervision includes the following: Provide appropriate monitoring,evaluation,intervention as needed,and feedback.Nursing assistive personnel should feel comfortable asking questions and seeking assistance.

A Patient Is Admitted to the Hospital for Hip Replacement