Asked by michael makrop on May 12, 2024
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Upon a patient's admission to the nursing unit,the registered nurse delegated to the nursing assistive personnel to take her vital signs.What is the registered nurse's responsibility regarding delegating this task?
A) This is inappropriate delegation; the nurse should always take the vital signs.
B) Have the NAP repeat the measurement if vital signs appear abnormal.
C) The nurse should review and interpret the vital sign measurements.
D) This task has been delegated so the nurse is not responsible.
Nursing Assistive Personnel
Healthcare workers who provide basic care under the supervision of nursing staff, such as certified nursing assistants.
Vital Signs
Basic bodily measurements that indicate the state of a person's essential body functions, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
Delegating
The process of assigning responsibility and authority to someone else to carry out specific activities while the delegator retains overall responsibility for the outcome.
- Understand the principles and responsibilities involved in the delegation of nursing tasks.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles and responsibilities involved in the delegation of nursing tasks.
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