The American Nurses Association recommends adherence to defined principles when delegating care tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel. According to these principles, who is responsible and accountable for nursing practice?
A) The registered nurse
B) The American Nurses Association
C) The nurse manager
D) The unit's medical director
Ans: A
It is the registered nurse who is responsible and accountable for nursing practice.
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