Which statement about accountability after delegation is correct?
Correct answer: A. The nurse remains accountable for overall patient care
- A. The nurse remains accountable for overall patient care
- B. The assistant becomes responsible for the nursing plan
- C. The patient becomes responsible for checking the task
- D. The nurse manager assumes every delegated duty
Explanation
A nurse may delegate an appropriate task, but remains accountable for supervision and the overall nursing care provided. The delegated worker is responsible for performing the assigned task safely within their competence.
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