From what source does an LPN/LVN receive authority to delegate care to unlicensed personnel?
a. Physician or registered nurse (RN) who hired them
b. National Nurse Practice Act
c. 1994 Entry Level Competencies Report
d. Nurse practice act of the individual state
D
Delegation of responsibilities must be in accordance with the state's nurse practice act.
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