An licensed practical nurse is transferring authority to unlicensed assistive personnel to perform frequent vital signs on a surgical client. Which of the following leadership functions is being used?
A) Delegation
B) Supervision
C) Responsibility
D) Accountability

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Delegation is the transfer of authority to a competent individual to perform a specific task or function. In this scenario, the licensed practical nurse is delegating the task of taking frequent vital signs to unlicensed assistive personnel. Supervision, responsibility, and accountability are all important components of delegation, but they are not the leadership function being used in this specific scenario.

An Licensed Practical Nurse Is Transferring Authority to Unlicensed Assistive