The concept of nursing responsibility is best reflected in which of th

The concept of nursing responsibility is best reflected in which of the following nursing actions?

1. Providing accurate and timely documentation regarding an incident resulting in a client fall
2. Suggesting that a client might prefer taking a particular medication at bedtime instead of in the morning
3. Posting a note on the unit Kardex how to best apply a dressing to a skin wound on a particular client
4. Referring to the institution’s policy manual when unsure of how to handle a cli-ent’s complaint regarding a social services consult

ANSWER

ANS: 4
Asking for help if uncertain and following standards of practice best demonstrate the critical thinking attitudes of responsibility because failure to do so could result in client injury. Reporting client difficulties demonstrates the critical thinking attitude of responsibility but is not the best option of those available because it would not result in client injury/harm. Offering an alternative approach would best demonstrate the critical thinking attitude of risk-taking. Sharing ideas about nursing interventions best demonstrates the critical thinking attitude of thinking independently.