The nurse must take accountability for the delegated task when assigning it to the personal support worker. In order to do this, the nurse has to make sure the unregulated care provider is equipped to do the task safely. What should the nurse check before allowing an unregulated care professional (UCP) to perform a task? (Select all that apply.)
A) that the UCP has been adequately trained with the proper knowledge and skills to perform the task
B) that this is right client for whom to delegate care, because his status is stable and appropriate supervision is available
C) that the task is established with proper policy and procedures to guide it
D) that the UCP's likes and dislikes related to the task assigned have been taken into account
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