A nurse is accompanied by a group of nursing students while completing rounds in a healthcare facility. The nurse is reviewing the basic skills required in implementing care
The nurse is reviewing accountability and the legal implications of nursing accountability and responsibility. When implementing care, which nursing actions should the nurse tell the nursing students that they will be held accountable? A) Dependent
B) Dependent and interdependent
C) Interdependent and independent
D) Dependent, interdependent, and independent
D
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The nurse is responsible for all actions performed, whether they are dependent, interdependent, or independent. This responsibility is also called accountability, an important aspect of the legal requirements of nursing practice.
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