Which of the following is one of the five rights of delegation?

• A. Right budget
• B. Right schedule
• C. Right authority
• D. Right task

Answer: (D)

Delegation hinges on matching a task to the right conditions so patient care remains safe and effective. The five rights of delegation describe what must be in place: the task is appropriate for the person, the circumstances are suitable, the person has the necessary knowledge and authority within their scope, the directions are clear, and supervision or evaluation is planned after the task is completed. The option that fits best is the one that identifies a task appropriate for delegation—within the delegatee’s scope, aligned with policies, and able to be performed with the required training.

Budget relates to resources, not the delegated task itself, and scheduling concerns workflow timing rather than the essential criteria for delegating the task. A standalone notion of authority isn’t one of the formal rights; proper delegation already implies the right task is assigned to someone authorized to perform it, with clear instructions and appropriate supervision.