The nurse is preparing to delegate work to the nurse aide.What can be done to ensure that work is delegated in a manner that is understood by the nurse aide? (Select all that apply.)
A) Determine if the nurse aide understands what is being asked
B) Ensure that the directions giving are in accordance with policy
C) Delegate more difficult tasks because the nurse aide is experienced
D) Ask the nurse aide if he or she has the info needed to complete the task
E) Refrain from delegating and complete the tasks themself

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The nurse should determine if the nurse aide understands what is being asked.The nurse can do this by asking the nurse aide to repeat the directions back or read-back.The nurse should also ensure that the directions given are in accordance with policy and ask the nurse aide if her or she has the info needed to complete the task.The nurse should not delegate more difficult tasks because the nurse aide is experienced or refrain from delegating and completing all tasks by themself.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Delegate Work to the Nurse