For the nurse to effectively and legally delegate, which of the follow

QUESTION

For the nurse to effectively and legally delegate, which of the following must be consulted and followed to reduce the likelihood of liability?

1. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing “Rights”
2. The American Nurses Association By-Laws
3. The rules of the governing specialty organization
4. The regulations of the state nurse practice acts

ANSWER:

Answer: 4
Rationale: Nurses in each state are governed by their own state’s nurse practice act, and these regulations must be consulted and followed. The ANA, NCSBN, and specialty organizations cannot make rules or regulations differing from those in the nurse practice acts.