A nurse best shows an understanding of the professional responsibility

A nurse best shows an understanding of the professional responsibility to advocate for a client’s health, safety, and rights when:

1. Reporting a medication error that he was responsible for making.
2. Notifying the unit manager that a nurse is showing signs of being under the influence of alcohol.
3. Being sure the computer screen is not visible to visitors when charting.
4. Asking the client to explain in her own words the purpose of the research project she asked to act in as a participant.
5. Calling the healthcare provider to clarify a confusing prescription for a client’s pain.

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 2,3,4,5
Rationale 1: This is reflective more of the nurse’s responsibility and accountability for personal nursing practice.
Rationale 2: The nurse advocates for client health and safety when reporting the impaired nurse.
Rationale 3: The nurse advocates for client rights when protecting confidentiality.
Rationale 4: The nurse advocates for client health and safety when protecting the participants in a research project.
Rationale 5: The nurse advocates for client health and safety when clarifying confusing orders or questionable medical practices.