A nurse witnesses a coworker not following facility procedure when discarding the unused portion of a controlled substance. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Request that the coworker complete an incident report.
File an anonymous report of the incident to the nurse manager.
Identify all witnesses to the incident.
Document a factual account of the incident.
Submit an incident report to the risk manager.
Correct Answer : B,C,D,E
The incident is very important as it affects the cost effectiveness of care. An incident report should be submitted anonymously to prevent work place tension while preventing such similar occurrences. Witnesses are important in the event the nurse denies the occurrence.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
the nurse should respect the client’s autonomy and wishes and inform of the provider
A. informed consent is used to accept treatment and not vice versa.
B. the nurse should not apply any form of pressure to make the client accept treatment.
D. The nurse should be empathetic. Being sympathetic is unprofessional
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
The nurse shows empathy towards the client and respects her wish to not have the procedure
B. This shows a lack of acknowledgement of the client’s emotional distress
C. This shows a lack of empathy and compassion
D. The nurse is reassuring but fails to understand that the client’s concerns may not be about safety.
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