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NVT2_Nursing_Roles_and_ValuesNVT2 NURSING ROLES AND VALUES 3ASSIGNMENT 724.7.3-01-08 In this scenario I could help the FNP recognize her role in better utilizing the diverse workforce that is available to her by reminding her that she has the authority to delegate someof the tasks concerning Ms. R. to qualified personnel. This would free up some of her time and help her to be able to offer the best possible care to her client. It is appropriate for her to delegate the task of patient education regarding the importance of routine prenatal care, keeping appointments, and scheduled tests to the LVN. According to the joint statement on delegation the RN can assign/delegate tasks based on the needs and condition of the client, the complexity of the task, and the abilities of the staff of whom task is delegated. (ANA/NCSBN, 2006). Meaning if the patients’ condition is stable and non-emergent and the RN sees no harm in delegating the task then it should be assigned to qualified persons. Also the task of finding Ms. R help for when she delivers could be delegated to the social worker or community health nurse. They have a vast knowledge of resources that may be available to her. This is considered a component of care but not necessarily a nursing process itself. The functions of assessment, planning, evaluation, an