As an RN, you recognize that delegation involves which of the following?
a. Assigning your staff to tasks that need to be completed
b. Transferring responsibility for the performance of a task from one individual to anotherwhile retaining accountability for the outcome
c. Identifying the appropriate individual to give care and demonstrate accountability for thatcare
d. Transferring accountability for the provision of care to the individual assigned to give the
care
B
As an RN, you would recognize that delegation involves the transfer of responsibility for the
performance of a task from one individual to another while retaining accountability for the outcome.
When making assignments, you would identify the appropriate staff members to complete specific
tasks. While the staff members are responsible for their assigned tasks, you as the RN always retains
accountability.
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