The RN Delegates Changing a Sterile Dressing Over a Central

The RN delegates changing a sterile dressing over a central line to a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) .The LPN/LVN contaminated the site during the dressing change,and an infection developed in the patient.Which of the following statements is true?

A) The LPN/LVN is guilty of malpractice.
B) The RN is ultimately responsible for acts he or she delegates.
C) The hospital cannot be held responsible for the acts of its employees.
D) A malpractice suit cannot be brought as no harm came to the patient.

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