The nurse administers an incorrect dose of medication to a patient. After assessing the patient, the nurse calls the physician to report the occurrence and then notifies the nursing supervisor about the medication error and completes an incident report. The nurse's manager takes a Quality Management (QM) approach. Which of the following is not a principle of QM?

Choice A reason: Responsibility refers to the obligation to perform duties and tasks, but it does not imply the transfer of activities to another individual.

Choice B reason: Legal authority pertains to the power granted by law to perform certain actions, which is not specific to the delegation of tasks.

Choice C reason: Accountability is the obligation to report, explain, and be answerable for resulting consequences, not the act of transferring tasks.

Choice D reason: Supervision is the correct term as it involves overseeing the performance of tasks by another individual, ensuring that they are carried out correctly and safely.

Choice A reason: While asking for assistance is important, the first action should be to assess the client for any injuries to determine the appropriate course of action.

Choice B reason: Instructing the client to ask for help is a preventive measure for future incidents but does not address the immediate concern of potential injuries.

Choice C reason: Calling the provider is necessary after assessing and stabilizing the client's condition, not as the first action upon finding the client on the floor.

Choice D reason: The nurse's priority is to ensure the client's safety. Inspecting the client for injuries immediately helps to identify any urgent medical needs and is the most appropriate first response.