Which of the following refers to the duties and activities that an individual is employed to perform?
a. Autonomy
b. Authority
c. Responsibility
d. Accountability
C
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A Autonomy is the freedom of choice and responsibility for choices.
B Authority is the right to act in areas in which a nurse has been given and accepts responsibility according to legislation, standards, and the code of ethics.
C Responsibility refers to the duties and activities that an individual is employed to perform.
D Accountability refers to being answerable for one's actions.
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