Ati Leadership And Management |138 Questions| With Correct Answers.

Acute vs. chronic, urgent vs. nonurgent, stable vs. unstable {Ans: A client who has an acute problem takes priority over a client who has a chronic problem. A client who has an urgent need takes priority over a client who has a nonurgent need. A client who has unstable findings takes priority over a client who has stable findings.}Task factors to consider in delegating client care {Ans: Predictability of outcome: Will the completion of the task have a predictable outcome? Is it a routine treatment? Is it a new treatment? Potential for harm: Is there a chance that something negative can happen to the client (risk for bleeding, risk for aspiration)? Is the client unstable? Complexity of care: Are complex tasks required as a part of the client's care? Is the delegatee legally able to perform the task and does he have the skills necessary? Need for problem solving and innovation: Is nursing judgment required while performing the task? Does it require nursing assessment skills? Level of interaction with the client: Is there a need to provide psychosocial support or education during the performance of the task.}Staff education {Ans: Nurse's involvement in the orientation, socialization, education, and