An RN Delegates the Task of Taking a Newly Admitted

question 3

Multiple Choice

An RN delegates the task of taking a newly admitted client's vital signs to an Enrolled Nurse (EN) . The client's blood pressure was 182/98, but did not get reported to the doctor for several hours. Who is responsible for the lapse in time between discovery and action?

• A) RN.
• B) EN.
• C) Client.
• D) Nurse Manager.

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