In the UK, a nurse helping with a clinical audit is asked to remove several unfavourable results so that the ward appears to meet its target. What should the nurse do?
Correct answer: B. Keep the results complete and report the request
- A. Remove the results and mention the change informally
- B. Keep the results complete and report the request
- C. Ask a colleague to decide which results to remove
- D. Delay the audit until the ward reaches its target
Explanation
The nurse must be honest and maintain the integrity of professional information. The NMC Code requires nurses to act with honesty and integrity and to raise concerns when practice or reporting may be unsafe or misleading.
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