A nurse who delegates a sterile dressing change to an unqualified assistant may be held liable for:
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Correct answer: Negligent delegation
Delegation must be appropriate to the competency level of the person assigned. If patient harm occurs, the delegating nurse can be held legally responsible for negligent delegation.
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