Being responsible and answerable for behaviors, actions, or inactions of self or others under the context of delegation pertains to the principle of __________
a. supervision
b. responsibility
c. authority
d. accountability
D
Accountability is defined as being responsible and answerable for behaviors, actions, or inactions of self or others under the context of delegation (NCSBN, 1995). Authority is the right to act or command the actions and behavior of others. Responsibility is the obligation that occurs when one accepts an assignment. Supervision is guidance and oversight pertaining to a specific delegated nursing task (ANA and NCSBN, Joint Statement on Delegation, 2006).
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).