The RN is extremely busy and needs to delegate the taking of vital signs for her clients to a Nursing Assistant. The Nursing Assistant reports back that one of the client’s has an elevated pulse. The RN goes and rechecks the client’s vital signs. What would this action be called?
Explanation
Answer: B - Registered Nurses may delegate care to other providers, provided those health care workers, such as NAs and CNAs have been taught to do the delegated task. However, the Registered Nurse still has a professional obligation, and accountability for care, and should always follow up on abnormal findings reported to her/him.
