A nurse has delegated the collection of vital signs, including blood pressure readings, to two unlicensed assistive personnel. What is the nurse's responsibility for the delegated care?
A. The nurse is not responsible for these vital signs.
B. The nurse is responsible for re-measuring all the vital signs.
C. The nurse is accountable for the care that was delegated.
D. The nurse is not accountable for these vital signs.
Answer: C
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