A nurse-supervisor is encouraging nurses to delegate responsibilities whenever possible. Which criteria are used to determine tasks that can be delegated? Select all that apply.

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A)Only tasks that are within the delegate's scope of practice and that the delegate has the skills to perform safely should be delegated. Tasks that require client education should never be delegated. The nurse's busyness may point out the need for delegation but it does not define which tasks may be delegated. The behavior of the client and the unpleasant nature of the task are not criteria for delegation.
B)Only tasks that are within the delegate's scope of practice and that the delegate has the skills to perform safely should be delegated. Tasks that require client education should never be delegated. The nurse's busyness may point out the need for delegation but it does not define which tasks may be delegated. The behavior of the client and the unpleasant nature of the task are not criteria for delegation.
C)Only tasks that are within the delegate's scope of practice and that the delegate has the skills to perform safely should be delegated. Tasks that require client education should never be delegated. The nurse's busyness may point out the need for delegation but it does not define which tasks may be delegated. The behavior of the client and the unpleasant nature of the task are not criteria for delegation.
D)Only tasks that are within the delegate's scope of practice and that the delegate has the skills to perform safely should be delegated. Tasks that require client education should never be delegated. The nurse's busyness may point out the need for delegation but it does not define which tasks may be delegated. The behavior of the client and the unpleasant nature of the task are not criteria for delegation.
E)Only tasks that are within the delegate's scope of practice and that the delegate has the skills to perform safely should be delegated. Tasks that require client education should never be delegated. The nurse's busyness may point out the need for delegation but it does not define which tasks may be delegated. The behavior of the client and the unpleasant nature of the task are not criteria for delegation.

A Nurse-Supervisor Is Encouraging Nurses to Delegate Responsibilities Whenever Possible