Which issues should the nurse manager consider related to delegation? Select all that apply.

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1. The manager gives the worker the responsibility and authority to perform a task for which the manager is accountable. This is not simple task assignment.
2. The manager must monitor the progress of the project and is ultimately accountable for the work done.
3. The manager is assigning the person to do the task. This person must have the skills, competency, education, and the licensure appropriate to do the task.
4. The manager does not tell the employee how to do each portion of the task, so the employee must have the knowledge and licensure appropriate to do the task.
5. The manager delegates the task so that the manager will not have to supervise every portion of the task. The manager expects the employee to do the task completely and well without constant supervision.

Which Issues Should the Nurse Manager Consider Related to Delegation