The nurse manager learns that vital signs delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) were not recorded accurately. With which care provider should the manager discuss this finding?
1. The UAP
2. The nurse
3. Both the UAP and the nurse
4. The team leader
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Although taking vital signs was an appropriate task to delegate to the UAP, the responsibility of the action—in this case, the inaction, as the vitals were recorded inaccurately—is not fully assumed by the UAP.
Rationale 2: Although taking vital signs was an appropriate task to delegate to the UAP, the responsibility of the action—in this case, the inaction, as the vitals were recorded inaccurately—remains with the nurse.
Rationale 3: Although taking vital signs was an appropriate task to delegate to the UAP, the full responsibility of the action—in this case, the inaction, as the vitals were recorded inaccurately—is not shared by both the UAP and the nurse.
Rationale 4: Delegating this task was not the responsibility of the team leader and thus he or she has no responsibility for this action.
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