In the UK, a nurse sees a colleague roughly handling a confused patient during personal care. What is the nurse’s most appropriate action?
Correct answer: C. Ensure the patient is safe and report the concern promptly
- A. Wait until the next staff meeting to raise the concern
- B. Tell the patient to make a complaint about the colleague
- C. Ensure the patient is safe and report the concern promptly
- D. Discuss the colleague’s behaviour with other staff first
Explanation
The nurse must act promptly to protect the patient and report suspected abuse through the appropriate safeguarding or incident procedure. Delaying, gossiping, or leaving the patient to complain does not meet the duty to raise concerns.
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Safeguarding covers recognising signs of abuse, neglect, exploitation and domestic violence in children and adults, responding to disclosure, recording facts, sharing information lawfully and escalating to the safeguarding lead or relevant authority. Duty of candour requires openness, apology, explanation and reporting after qualifying harm, and is distinct from investigating blame or proving negligence.
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