Which Elements Are Critical for a Nurse to Consider with Regard

Multiple Choice

Which elements are critical for a nurse to consider with regard to using delegation in the clinical setting on a medical-surgical unit within a clinical facility? Select all that apply.

A) Knowledge of state's practice act
B) Number of patient beds in the clinical facility
C) Assessment of patient acuity
D) Whether or not the health-care providers belong to a health maintenance organization (HMO)
E) Number and type of staff scheduled to work on the unit for that shift