What is the maternity nurse's best defense against an accusation of malpractice or negligence?
1. Follows the physician's written orders
2. Acts on the advice of the nurse manager
3. Becomes certified as a nursemidwife or nurse practitioner
4. Meets the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) standards of practice
Question 2
The nurse is evaluating telephone calls made by the mothers of newborns in a community clinic. Which calls should the nurse make a priority? Select all that apply.
1. Mother who is 16 years old
2. Mother who is breastfeeding
3. Mother who is a single parent
4. Mother who gave birth to twins 2 weeks ago
5. Mother whose baby was born at 30 weeks' gestation
Nurse examining and measuring hematuria sample from client with a UTI
Differences between a Nurse Practitioner
nurse
Entry level nurse competencies
Defense Mechanisms