A Registered Nurse is assigned to care for five clients during the shift. The RN works with a nursing team consisting of one licensed practical nurse and two certified nursing assistants. To accomplish more tasks, the RN decides to delegate specific tasks to each team member. Which of the following is the first and most important step during the delegation process?

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The first step of the delegation process is to define the complexity of the task and its elements. After evaluating the difficulty of the task, determine whom to delegate the task. The next step is to provide clear communications about expectations. After clarifying, reach a mutual agreement about the task. The sixth step to monitor and evaluate the results.

A Registered Nurse Is Assigned to Care for Five Clients