For the nurse to effectively and legally delegate, which document must be consulted and followed to reduce the likelihood of liability?
A) The American Nurses Association Bylaws
B) The National Council of State Boards of Nursing
C) The regulations of the state nurse practice acts
D) The rules of the governing specialty organization

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1. The ANA Bylaws do not set out legal rules or regulations for delegation.
2. NCSBN does not set the legal rules and regulations of delegation.
3. Nurses in each state are governed by their own state's nurse practice act, and these regulations must be consulted and followed.
4. Specialty organizations do not set the legal rules and regulations of delegation.

For the Nurse to Effectively and Legally Delegate, Which Document