A nurse who has the ability to make decisions and has competence to do so is best described as demonstrating which of the following?
1. Responsibility
2. Delegation
3. Autonomy
4. Accountability
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Explanation: 1. Responsibility refers to specific accountability or liability associated with performance.
2. Delegation is the assignment to another to complete a task.
3. Autonomy focuses on the individual's ability to make decisions and has competence to do so.
4. Accountability means a person is answerable for their actions.
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