The pediatric nurse's best defense against an accusation of ...

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The pediatric nurse's best defense against an accusation of malpractice or negligence is that the nurse
 
  1. followed the physician's writtenorders.
  2. met the Society of Pediatric Nursesstandards of practice.
  3. is a nurse practitioner or clinicalnurse specialist.
  4. was acting on the advice of the nursemanager.

Question 2

The role of an educator is to
 
  1. give primary care for high-riskchildren who are in hospital settings.
  2. give primary care for healthychildren.
  3. work toward the goal of informedchoices with the family.
  4. obtain a physician consultation forany technical procedures at delivery.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer:2
Rationale:Meeting the Society of Pediatric Nurses standards of practice would cover the pediatric nurse against an accusation of malpractice or negligence because the standards are rigorous and cover all bases of excellent nursing practice.Following the physician's written orders or acting on the advice of the nurse manager are not enough to defend the nurse from accusations because the orders and/or advice may be wrong or unethical.Being a clinical nurse specialist or nurse practitioner does not defend the nurse against these accusations if he or she does not follow the Society of Pediatric Nurses standards of practice.

Answer to Question 2

Answer:3
Rationale: The educator works with the family toward the goal of making informed choices through education and explanation.