A nurse notices that a colleague has repeatedly failed to assess patients after giving high-risk medicines. No patient is currently in immediate danger. What is the most appropriate action?
Correct answer: B. Discuss the concern through the hospital reporting process
- A. Ignore the pattern unless a patient is injured
- B. Discuss the concern through the hospital reporting process
- C. Post the concern on a staff social-media group
- D. Tell patients to monitor the colleague closely
Explanation
A repeated unsafe practice should be reported through the supervisor or established patient-safety process so it can be investigated and corrected. Ignoring the pattern allows preventable harm, while public discussion breaches professionalism and confidentiality.
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Legal aspects of nursing include professional scope of practice, registration and licensing, standards of care, negligence, malpractice, assault, battery, consent, confidentiality and accurate documentation. PNMC regulation also involves professional accountability, disciplinary procedures and safe delegation, which differ from ethical guidance because they carry legal or regulatory consequences.
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