In the UK, a nurse notices that a colleague has left a medication trolley unlocked in a public corridor. No medicines are missing. What should the nurse do first?
Correct answer: A. Lock the trolley and report the safety concern
- A. Lock the trolley and report the safety concern
- B. Leave it because no medicine is missing
- C. Wait for the colleague to return and explain
- D. Move the trolley to the staff room without reporting it
Explanation
The nurse should take immediate action to reduce the risk, then report the concern through the appropriate process. The NMC Code requires nurses to act without delay when patient safety is at risk. Waiting or concealing the issue does not preserve safety.
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