What is an essential principle of delegation the professional nurse must remember when assigning
a task to an unlicensed person?
A) The nurse retains the final responsibility to see that tasks are completed properly.
B) It is essential to tell the unlicensed person the method of doing the task.
C) The unlicensed person has the sole responsibility to complete the task.
D) Only tasks such as passing trays and taking vital signs can be delegated.
A
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