The nurse delegates vital signs for a patient to the nurse assistant.What is the nurse's responsibility regarding delegation of this task?

A) The nurse assistant should not be responsible for obtaining vital signs.
B) The nurse assistant should determine if the patient's vital signs are abnormal.
C) The nurse should review the patient's vital signs as soon as they are done.
D) The nurse is not responsible if the nurse assistant fails to obtain the vital signs.

Delegation

The act of assigning responsibility or authority to another person (typically a subordinate) to carry out specific activities, while the delegator maintains accountability for the outcome.

Vital Signs

The critical physiological measurements that indicate the state of a person's essential body functions, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.

Nurse Assistant

A healthcare professional who provides direct patient care under the supervision of nursing or medical staff, often handling tasks related to personal care and daily activities.