Which of the following nursing responsibilities can never be delegated?
a. Complex tasks
b. Evaluation
c. Medication administration
d. Accountability
ANS: D
A
Complex tasks can be delegated if the person has been trained to perform the task.
B
While an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is not qualified to evaluate results, if the nurse delegates something to another RN, the second RN is responsible for evaluating the results and acting appropriately.
C
Medication administration in some states can delegated (to a limited degree) to UAPs.
D
Professional accountability cannot be delegated.
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