When a nurse delegates a task to a nurse aide, what is the aide's responsibility?

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Understand the task, ask clarifying questions if needed, and report back to the nurse. Understanding the task, clarifying unclear instructions, and reporting results ensures safe, effective care. Performing as the aide wishes (A) ignores delegated orders. Following blindly (C) misses opportunities to clarify and may lead to errors. Modifying tasks independently (D) is outside the aide's authority.