You are delegating to a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to wound care on a patient. The LPN has never performed this type of wound care before. What component of delegation have you neglected?
  1. Authority
  2. Competency
  3. Communication
  4. Responsibility
Explanation
Answer: B - You neglected to ensure that the LPN was competent to perform this skill. Therefore the RN must complete the care herself or find someone else who is competent to do so.
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