Which statement best describes authority in nursing management?
Correct answer: C. The right to make decisions within an assigned role
- A. The obligation to complete an assigned duty
- B. The legal and professional answerability for actions
- C. The right to make decisions within an assigned role
- D. The ability to perform a procedure independently
Explanation
Authority is the legitimate power to make decisions, give instructions, and use resources within a defined role. Responsibility is the duty to perform a task, and accountability concerns being answerable for the result.
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