Should Larry delegate insulin injections to Ann, Justin's mother, since it is a controlled act?

The reasoning for selecting the option stating that delegation is not needed because Ann is the client’s mother is based on the understanding of the principles of delegation within nursing practice, especially in relation to controlled acts. In Ontario, nurses can delegate controlled acts such as insulin injections under specific circumstances. One key consideration is the relationship between the nurse and the individual to whom the task is being delegated.

In this case, Ann, as Justin's mother, is not a regulated health professional, and thus, the general rules about delegation become nuanced. The principle of family involvement in care suggests that family members can be trained and educated about specific treatments, such as insulin administration. However, in this particular circumstance, because Ann is not a health care professional and the act itself is considered a controlled act, Larry does not need to formally delegate this task to her. Instead, he must ensure that she has been adequately educated and informed about how to administer the injections safely, which typically places the responsibility on the nurse to ensure the patient's safety rather than delegation.

This perspective emphasizes the importance of training and support to ensure that the family member is competent but also underlines that formal delegation is not necessary in this context. Hence, the decision not to delegate is correct in terms of adhering to