Delegation under changing conditions
NCLEX-RN glossary · Management Of Care
Definition
The requirement for the RN to re-evaluate the safety and appropriateness of delegated tasks as the client's health status fluctuates.
Delegation under changing conditions in plain English
It ensures that unstable clients are managed directly by the RN, preserving the standard of safe, effective care. A common mistake is maintaining a delegated assignment even after the client begins to show new cues of physiological instability.
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