Management of Care Practice Question

Question

The nurse is caring for a family requesting information and is focused on assignment scenario 10. Which nursing action is most appropriate?

Answer choices

1. A. Delay assessment until the next scheduled round if the client is not calling for help.
2. B. Delegate the clinical assessment and nursing judgment to assistive personnel.
3. C. Match staff competency and client stability to the task.
4. D. Document the concern without notifying the appropriate provider or care team member when escalation is needed.

Correct Answer

C. Match staff competency and client stability to the task.

Explanation

The priority action for assignment is to match staff competency and client stability to the task. NCLEX-style prioritization favors safety, assessment, appropriate delegation, timely escalation, and client-centered teaching.

Question details

• Difficulty: medium
• Domain: Management of Care
• Objective: assignment

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