As the nurse manager, when you hold staff members responsible for their actions and require them to document on flow sheets such tasks as intake, output, and personal care, which of the following terms applies?
1.
Responsibility
2.
Empowerment
3.
Accountability
4.
Delegation
ANS: 3
Accountability requires that the staff understands your expectations and that they are responsible for their assignments and goals.
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