RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 1773 of 2368

A delegated task was done incorrectly, and the client's safety was compromised. Which action should the RN take as part of follow-up?

  1. Ignore it if the client seems fine
  2. Delay follow-up until the next evaluation period
  3. Reassign the task without telling anyone
  4. Consult nursing administrators according to agency policy
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Correct answer: Consult nursing administrators according to agency policy

When client safety is compromised, the RN follows up promptly and consults appropriate nursing administrators per agency policy.

Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Delegation and Supervision: Supervision. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Management of Care"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026