A nurse manager is preparing an inservice program for the nurses on the unit about the use of a new infusion pump. Which of the following teaching strategies is the most effective way to ensure that the staff can use the device correctly?

Rationale:

A. Applying restraints to prevent an alert, oriented client from leaving AMA: This is an example of false imprisonment, not negligence.

B. Negligence is the failure to act as a reasonably prudent nurse would under similar circumstances. Notifying the provider hours after discovering absent peripheral pulses shows a delay in appropriate action, which can lead to serious complications (e.g., compartment syndrome, tissue ischemia). This failure to act promptly meets the definition of negligence.

C. Administering medication without the client’s knowledge after refusal: This constitutes battery, as it involves intentional, unauthorized physical contact.

D. Threatening to apply restraints if the client continues eating chips: This is assault, since it is a threat of harm without physical contact.

Rationale:

A. The name of the provider who prescribed the medication is not necessary for the variance report; focus should be on the incident itself.

B. The time the client was to receive the medication should be included to document the discrepancy accurately.

C. The date of the incident is essential for accurate record-keeping and follow-up.

D. The client's vital signssuch as blood pressure are especially relevant for medications like furosemide, which affects fluid balance and blood pressure. These values help assess for harm or trends following the missed dose.

E. The potential adverse effects of the medication are not typically included in the incident report but might be noted in the client's ongoing care plan.