Which process takes away almost all of the authority of the RN to delegate personnel tasks yet holds the RN still accountable for the safe completion of the task under the doctrines of respondeat superior and vicarious liability?
A) Direct observation
B) Indirect observation
C) Direct delegation
D) Indirect delegation

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Indirect delegation involves assigning tasks to someone who then delegates those tasks to others. In this process, the RN has minimal control over who ultimately performs the task, yet remains legally responsible for its outcome due to the principles of respondeat superior (an employer is responsible for the actions of employees performed within the course of their employment) and vicarious liability (a party can be held liable for the negligent actions of another). This significantly reduces the RN's authority to delegate tasks directly.

Which Process Takes Away Almost All of the Authority of the RN