The charge nurse has delegated a task to another staff member. Who assumes accountability for the task?
1. The person performing the task
2. The charge nurse
3. It is held jointly by the charge nurse and the person performing the task.
4. It can be imputed to either the charge nurse or the person performing the task.
2
Rationale: While the person performing the task is responsible for his or her own actions, the accountability is always retained by the one who delegates.
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