Which statement accurately describes delegation?
1) Transferring authority to another person to perform a task in a selected situation
2) Collaborating with other caregivers to make decisions, and plan care
3) Scheduling treatments and activities with other departments
4) Performing a planned intervention from a critical pathway
ANS: 1
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