The nurse is searching for information about nurses' responsibility and accountability for appropriate delegation of tasks. Where should this nurse look for this information? Choose all that apply
1. ANA Code for Nurses
2. ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice
3. State nurse practice acts
4. Nursing rules and regulations as promulgated by the state
5. State medical association bylaws
1, 2, 3, 4
Rationale: Delegation is addressed in all of the documents except the state medical association bylaws. The correct options are all documents that define the scope, practice, and standards of nursing.
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