Author Question: The clinical nursing instructor determines that a nursing student understands the legal ... (Read 34 times)

go.lag · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The clinical nursing instructor determines that a nursing student understands the legal responsibilities to clients when providing care. What did the instructor observe to come to this conclusion?

1. Prepared to discuss the client's medical diagnosis in pre-conference
2. Overheard stating, My care is held to the same standards as that of the unit nurses
3. Offers to stay with the client who is about to experience a painful diagnostic procedure
4. Addresses the staff and clients respectfully and by their full names
5. Asks for help with a dressing change involving techniques he or she has not yet performed alone

Question 2

When providing client care the nurse demonstrates practices that are designed to provide legal protections from liability. Which actions is the nurse demonstrating?

1. Checking the client's name band prior to the administration of a preoperative medication
2. Asking for help when moving a comatose client because the client can not be safely handled by one nurse
3. Attending an in-service on the appropriate use of a new piece of equipment used in the facility
4. Delegating only those tasks that he or she can't personally perform
5. Reviewing the five rights of medication administration when the client states, This doesn't look like my usual pill

kxciann · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 5
Rationale 1: Nursing students are held to the same standards as licensed nurses, and therefore need to make sure that they are prepared to provide the necessary care to assigned clients.
Rationale 2: Nursing students are held to the same standards as licenses nursed, and therefore need to make sure that they are prepared to provide the necessary care to assigned clients.
Rationale 3: Although offering to stay with a client during a painful procedure shows compassion, it is not a behavior representative of legal responsibility.
Rationale 4: Although showing respect for staff and clients demonstrates professionalism, it is not a behavior that is representative of legal responsibility.
Rationale 5: It is important that nursing students ask for help or supervision in situations for which they feel inadequately prepared.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5
Rationale 1: Legal protection for nurses is best assured by always checking the identity of the client to make sure it is the right client.
Rationale 2: Legal protection for nurses is best assured by asking for assistance and/or supervision in situations in which the nurse feels inadequately prepared.
Rationale 3: Legal protection for nurses is best assured by maintaining clinical competence.
Rationale 4: Delegation is a nursing responsibility that is designed to help provide quality and timely nursing care, but that is not its sole focus.
Rationale 5: Legal protection for nurses is best assured by checking any order that a client questions.