A nurse has delegated the collection of vital signs, including blood pressure readings, to two unlicensed assistive personnel. What is the nurse's responsibility for the delegated care?
1. The nurse is accountable for the care that was delegated.
2. The nurse is not responsible for these vital signs.
3. The nurse is not accountable for these vital signs.
4. The nurse is responsible for re-measuring all the vital signs.
Correct Answer: 1
When the nurse delegates nursing care activities to another person, that person is authorized to act in the place of the nurse, while the nurse retains accountability for the activities performed. The nurse retains responsibility/accountability for the vital signs. The nurse is accountable for reviewing the data collected and ensuring it is done appropriately. The purpose of delegation is to share tasks appropriately, not to increase the workload of the primary nurse.
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