A nurse is interpreting the cardiac rhythm strip of a client who was admitted with syncope.
Which of the following images indicates that the client has atrial fibrillation?

- A) Utility: This principle is about producing the greatest good for the greatest number. In the case of a medication error, the focus is not on the collective good but on the individual patient's rights and well-being.
- B) Paternalism: This principle involves making decisions for others, potentially against their will, for their own good. It does not directly apply to the situation of a medication error where the patient's autonomy and right to be informed are paramount.
- C) Fidelity: This principle refers to loyalty and keeping one's promises. While important, it is secondary to the immediate need for honesty and transparency in the event of a medication error.
- D) Veracity: This principle obligates healthcare providers to tell the truth. When a medication error occurs, it is crucial to inform the patient about the mistake and the steps being taken to remedy it, making veracity the most applicable ethical principle in this scenario.

A. Set up the sterile field 7.6 cm (3 in) below waist level - While it's important to maintain a sterile field, the specific height mentioned is not a standard requirement.

B. Hold the bottle of sterile solution with the palm over the label while pouring - This is

incorrect because it increases the risk of contaminating the solution by touching the label.

C. Place the sterile items within 1 cm (0.4 in) of the edge of the sterile border - This is the correct action as it ensures that sterile items are easily accessible without reaching over the sterile field, minimizing the risk of contamination.

D. Place the lid of a bottle of sterile solution within the sterile field - Placing the lid inside the sterile field increases the risk of contamination, as the lid is not considered sterile.