Which principles of delegation should the LPN/LVN charge nurse follow when delegating a duty to a nursing assistant?
A) Choose a nursing assistant who is competent to perform the delegated duty.
B) Determine the nursing assistant's willingness to accept the delegated duty.
C) Transfer responsibility for the duty to the nursing assistant accepting the delegation.
D) Permit the nursing assistant to perform the duty without guidance or monitoring.
E) Plan to delegate duties the LPN/LVN charge nurse enjoys least.

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Choosing a nursing assistant who is competent to perform the delegated duty fulfills the Right Person criteria.Delegation is complete only when the nursing assistant accepts the delegated duty.Responsibility for a delegated duty cannot be trAnswerferred.The LPN/LVN charge nurse is responsible for supervision and evaluation.Delegated duties should not necessarily be those that the nurse does not enjoy.

Which Principles of Delegation Should the LPN/LVN Charge Nurse Follow