A nurse is completing a peer evaluation. Which of the following actions will ensure the peer evaluation is impartial?

A) Restraining a client without a provider's prescription:

This action represents assault and false imprisonment rather than negligence. Assault involves the threat of harm or unwanted touching, while false imprisonment involves the unlawful restraint or restriction of a person's freedom of movement.

B) Threatening to administer a medication a client has refused:

Threatening to administer a medication against a client's wishes may constitute assault or battery, depending on the circumstances, but it does not directly relate to negligence unless the threat results in harm due to the nurse's failure to adhere to the standard of care.

C) Failing to notify the provider after a medication error:

Negligence involves a breach of duty of care resulting in harm to another person. Failing to notify the provider after a medication error represents negligence because it breaches the duty of care owed to the client and may result in harm if appropriate actions are not taken promptly to mitigate the error's effects.

D) Documenting false information in a client's medical record:

Documenting false information in a client's medical record is a form of falsifying documentation and can have serious consequences, including legal and professional repercussions. However, it does not directly relate to negligence unless the false documentation leads to harm or adverse outcomes for the client.

A) Determine which clients need priority medical treatment: This task requires clinical judgment and assessment skills beyond the scope of practice for assistive personnel. Nurses are responsible for assessing clients' needs during emergencies and determining priority for medical treatment based on the severity of their conditions.

B) Answer questions from area residents who have health concerns: While it's important to provide information and support to those affected by the tornado, answering questions about health concerns requires knowledge and expertise in healthcare that is typically within the nurse's scope of practice. Nurses should address inquiries and provide education to ensure the well-being of the community.

C) Perform CPR for a client who is not breathing: This task can be delegated to assistive personnel if they are trained and competent in CPR. In emergencies such as cardiac arrest, prompt initiation of CPR can be life-saving. However, it's crucial to ensure that the assistive personnel are properly trained and certified in CPR before delegating this task.

D) Complete distal capillary refill checks for a client who has an open leg wound: While assessing capillary refill is an important aspect of wound care, performing this task for a client with an open leg wound requires specialized knowledge and skills in wound assessment and management. It falls within the scope of nursing practice and should not be delegated to assistive personnel.