A registered nurse delegates routine oral hygiene to a trained nursing assistant for a stable patient. Which statement about the delegation is correct?
Correct answer: B. The registered nurse remains accountable for the overall nursing care
- A. The assistant accepts responsibility for performing the task
- B. The registered nurse remains accountable for the overall nursing care
- C. The assistant may change the care plan without consultation
- D. The registered nurse transfers all legal responsibility to the assistant
Explanation
Delegation transfers the duty to perform an activity, but the registered nurse remains accountable for appropriate delegation and patient care. The assistant must work within training and report findings or problems to the nurse.
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