An RN delegates the task of taking a newly admitted client's vital signs to a nurse's aide.The client's blood pressure was 182/98,but did not get reported to the physician for several hours.Who is responsible for the lapse in time between discovery and action?
A)Nurse manager
B)Aide
C)Client
D)RN

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The RN is ultimately responsible for the delegation of tasks to the nurse's aide and ensuring that the client's vital signs are reported to the physician in a timely manner. Therefore, the RN is responsible for the lapse in time between discovery and action.

An RN Delegates the Task of Taking a Newly Admitted