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NClaborn · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A hospital was named in a lawsuit after a client had to undergo a second surgical procedure because an arthroscopy was performed on the wrong knee. The hospital settled out of court with the client for damages.

This is an example of which principle of management? 1. Authority
2. Responsibility
3. Coordination
4. Accountability

Question 2

A 19-year-old has come to the clinic with complaints of not being able to study effectively. The nurse plans the care based on a nursing diagnosis of fatigue.

Which of the following statements by the client validates the diagnosis by the nurse? 1. I sleep for nine hours a night..
2. I have seasonal allergies to mold..
3. I work out in the gym two days a week..
4. I drink one beer when I go out with friend..

mochi09 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

4. Accountability

Rationale:
Principles of management include authority, accountability, and responsibility. Accountability is the ability and willingness to assume responsibility for one's actions and to accept the consequences of one's behavior. The hospital had a responsibility to the client for quality care and service and was willing to accept the consequences of hospital employee error experienced by the client. Authority is defined as the right to direct the work of others. Coordination is a function of management, not one of the principles.

Answer to Question 2

2. I have seasonal allergies to mold..

Rationale:
Allergies and their reactions can cause a person to experience fatigue and to lose focus. Sleeping for nine hours a night is sufficient. Working out in the gym will help counteract fatigue. Drinking a beer occasionally will not cause fatigue.