The charge nurse has delegated a task to another staff member. Who assumes accountability for the task?
1. It is held jointly by the charge nurse and the person performing the task.
2. It can be imputed to either the charge nurse or the person performing the task.
3. The charge nurse retains the accountability.
4. Accountability is transferred to the person performing the task.
3
Rationale: Accountability is not shared in this situation.
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