When the intended outcome is achieved through the work of someone supervised by the nurse it is referred to as:
a. collaboration.
b. delegation.
c. negotiation.
d. clarification.
b
In nursing, delegation refers to indirect care—the
intended outcome is achieved through the work of someone
supervised by the nurse.
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