A nurse is working with an assistive personnel (AP) to care for a group of clients on the pediatric unit. Which of the following tasks should the nurse have the AP perform first?

Rationale:

A. Nuclear family refers to a family unit consisting of two parents and their children. This definition matches the description provided by the parents.

B. Intergenerational family includes multiple generations living together or having frequent contact, which is not the case here.

C. Blended family involves parents who have remarried and may include children from previous relationships, which does not apply here.

D. Extended family includes additional relatives beyond the nuclear family, such as grandparents, aunts, or uncles, which is not the case in this scenario.

Review the incident of disruptive behavior and discuss the principles of civility and respect.

Unit meeting

Rationale: The incident of disruptive behavior between nurses should be addressed in a unit meeting to foster a culture of respect and teamwork. Discussing this issue with the entire team will help reinforce appropriate behavior and conflict resolution.

Review mandatory nursing skills and competencies for nursing.

Unit meeting

Rationale: Mandatory nursing skills competencies are essential for ensuring that all staff meet the required standards. This should be reviewed during the unit meeting to ensure that all nurses are up to date and compliant with required competencies.

Meet to talk about mislabeling of laboratory specimens and discuss the policy and procedure for how to do it correctly.

Individual Team Member

Rationale: The issue of mislabeling specimens should be addressed directly with the specific individual (TJ, the AP) involved. It’s important to provide corrective feedback and retraining for the individual responsible for the issue.

Review near miss fall and fall precautions, bed position, rounding, and appropriate use of bed or chair alarms.

Unit meeting

Rationale: The near-miss fall incident involves issues that are relevant to the entire unit, such as bed position, use of bed alarms, and rounding practices. Discussing this in a unit meeting can help prevent future incidents by educating all staff on proper procedures.

Review central line infections rates and causes. Include review of proper care of central lines.

Unit meeting

Rationale: Reviewing central line infection rates and proper care is important for the entire team to ensure adherence to best practices and reduce infection rates. This is best addressed in a unit meeting to promote awareness and compliance among all staff.