For Patient Care to Be Completed in a Safe and Timely

question 16

Multiple Choice

For patient care to be completed in a safe and timely manner, it is sometimes necessary for the nurse to delegate tasks to other health care providers. The ANA describes delegation as:

• A) a transfer of authority to a less-qualified individual.
• B) the nurse transferring accountability to the delegate.
• C) the transfer of tasks by the nurse while retaining accountability.
• D) transferring responsibility for assessments and planning.

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Definitions:

Selling Stock

The act of offering company shares for sale to investors, typically to raise capital.

Capital Gains

The profit earned from the sale of a non-inventory asset that was purchased at a lower price, often subject to taxes.

Valid Trust

A trust that fulfills all legal requirements, ensuring its enforceability and the legal protection of the assets and beneficiaries involved.

Conveyance

The legal process of transferring property from one owner to another.