The provision of guidance or direction, evaluation, and follow-up by the licensed nurse for accomplishment of a nursing task delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel is ____
a. Authorization
b. Delegation
c. Observation
d. Supervision
D
Supervision is the provision of guidance or direction, evaluation, and follow-up by the licensed nurse for accomplishment of a nursing task delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel (National Council of State Boards of Nursing, 1995).
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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