The nurse is searching for information about nurses' responsibility and accountability for appropriate delegation of tasks. Where should this nurse look for this information?
A) State nurse practice acts
B) ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses
C) State medical association bylaws
D) ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice
E) Nursing rules and regulations as promulgated by the state

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Rationale 1: Nurse practice acts address delegation.
Rationale 2: The ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses (2001) states that nurses have an obligation to delegate tasks appropriately.
Rationale 3: State medical associated bylaws do not provide direction about delegation in nursing.
Rationale 4: The ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Nursing Process has specific mandates regarding delegation practices.
Rationale 5: States develop specific rules and regulations in addition to the general statements provided in the nurse practice act.

The Nurse Is Searching for Information About Nurses' Responsibility and Accountability