The ultimate responsibility for a delegated task lies with the:
1. employee who carried out the task.
2. person who delegated the task.
3. nurse executive of the agency.
4. chief operating officer of the agency.
ANS: 2
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The nurse is concerned that a client is at risk for a nosocomial infection when what is assessed?
1. Client is receiving intravenous fluids. 2. Client has an indwelling urinary catheter. 3. Client is recovering from surgery. 4. Client is receiving pain medication. 5. Client is ambulating twice a day with assistance.
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