Does a nurse have to delegate a task to you?
a. Yes, if the task is in your job description.
b. Yes, if the nurse teaches you how to per-form the task.
c. No. The nurse makes delegation decisions that are best for the person.
d. No. The nurse performs the task unless he or she is busy.
C
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