Leslie, a UNP, transfers a patient while using improper technique. The patient is injured, and as a result, a suit is launched in which both Sarah (the delegator) and Leslie (the delegatee) are named. Sarah is named in the suit because she:
a. Retains accountability for the care of the patient.
b. Worked the same shift as Leslie.
c. Has passive accountability for delegation.
d. Retains accountability for the outcomes of care for the patient.
D
Whenever care is provided by someone other than a registered nurse, accountability for care re-mains with the manager/delegator even though others provide aspects of care.
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