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ss2343

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on: Jul 8, 2018
A nurse who has the ability to make decisions and has competence to do so is best described as demonstrating which of the following?
 
  1. Responsibility
  2. Delegation
  3. Autonomy
  4. Accountability

Question 2

What is often the newly licensed nurse's greatest barrier to delegation?
 
  1. Not knowing what can be delegated
  2. Not wanting to overburden staff members who are already busy
  3. Fear of loss of control
  4. Denying that delegation is possible


brittrenee

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. Responsibility refers to specific accountability or liability associated with performance.
2. Delegation is the assignment to another to complete a task.
3. Autonomy focuses on the individual's ability to make decisions and has competence to do so.
4. Accountability means a person is answerable for their actions.

Answer to Question 2

3
Explanation: 1. This may be the case, but is not generally the biggest barrier.
2. This may be the case, but is not generally the biggest barrier.
3. This is often the most critical barrier to delegation for the newly licensed nurse. The nurse may be unsure of his or her own skills and unable to decrease control.
4. This may be the case, but is not generally the biggest barrier.


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