For the nurse to effectively and legally delegate, which must be consulted and followed to reduce the likelihood of liability?
1. The American Nurses Association By-Laws
2. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing Rights
3. The regulations of the state nurse practice acts
4. The rules of the governing specialty organization
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Explanation: 1. Nurses in each state are governed by their own state?s nurse practice act, and these regulations
must be consulted and followed. The ANA, NCSBN, and specialty organizations cannot make
rules or regulations differing from those in the nurse practice acts.
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