A licensed practical nurse (LPN) has delegated a task to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Who is accountable for evaluating the results of the tasks?
A) Physician
B) Shift supervisor
C) UAP
D) LPN
D
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An LPN or licensed vocational nurse (LVN) who delegates tasks to a UAP is accountable for evaluating the results of the tasks. The UAP is responsible for performing the actual task. The physician or shift supervisor is not accountable for evaluating the results of the tasks.
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