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LaDunn

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on: Jul 11, 2018
What is an essential principle of delegation the professional nurse must remember when assigning
  a task to an unlicensed person?
 
  A) The nurse retains the final responsibility to see that tasks are completed properly.
  B) It is essential to tell the unlicensed person the method of doing the task.
  C) The unlicensed person has the sole responsibility to complete the task.
  D) Only tasks such as passing trays and taking vital signs can be delegated.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a patient with malignant hypertension whose blood pressure has increased 40
  mm/Hg during the last hour. The nurse goes to lunch and fails to report the change to the
  physician. What does this type of behavior reflect?
 
  A) Malpractice B) Assault
  C) Unintentional lapse of memory D) Negligence


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Sarahjh

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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LaDunn

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

pangili4

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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