Which action by the nurse best demonstrates the concept of right supervision?

A) The nurse ensures that the scale is accurate before directing the nursing assistant to obtain the patient's weight.
B) The nurse directs the nursing assistant to ambulate the patient at least 20 feet in the hallway using the gait belt before lunch.
C) The nurse checks if the hospital policy allows the licensed practical nurse to perform venipuncture before delegating the task.
D) The nurse confirms that the patient's urine output is entered into the medical record by the nursing assistant by the end of the shift.

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Melissa Ciszewski · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  The concept of right supervision includes appropriate evaluation to ensure that the assigned task was completed correctly and on time.The nurse demonstrates this by confirming that the patient's urine output is entered into the medical record by the nursing assistant by the end of the shift.Ensuring the scale is working demonstrates right circumstances.Giving clear directions about how to ambulate the patient demonstrates right communication.Checking hospital policy about the role of the LPN demonstrates right person.

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