The bedside nurse delegates vital signs checks to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) every four hours. Prior to the 1200 vital sign check, the UAP has a family emergency and leaves the unit without informing the nurse. As a result, the 1200 vitals are not completed. Who is responsible for this lapse in care?
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