Which statement best describes accountability in nursing practice?
Correct answer: B. The duty to answer for one's actions
- A. The legal power to give orders
- B. The duty to answer for one's actions
- C. The permission to use hospital resources
- D. The ability to assign work to others
Explanation
Accountability means being answerable for decisions, actions, and the results of professional practice. Authority is the power to make decisions, while responsibility refers to the duty to perform an assigned task.
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