A nurse delegates a task to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which of the following describes the five rights of delegation?

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B) Right task, right circumstance, right person, right direction/communication, and right supervision. Five Rights of Delegation (NCSBN): task (appropriate to delegate), circumstance (stable patient), person (competent UAP), direction (clear instructions), supervision (follow-up). RN retains accountability.

A nurse delegates a task to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which of the following describes the five rights of delegation?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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