The charge nurse calls a code blue on a client with cardiac arrest. Which of the following would be the final step of the decision-making process in this situation?
A) Debrief the staff.
B) Call a code blue.
C) Assess the client.
D) Evaluate the situation as it evolves.
A
Feedback:
If the situation seems critical, the nurse should act accordingly. After a decision is made, the nurse should follow through, and make sure the situation is safely resolved. Then, the nurse should evaluate the situation as it evolves, keeping in mind that revisions may need to be made continuously. After a crisis, such as a code, the nurse should debrief the entire team to allow venting of feelings and to determine the best action to take in the event of another similar emergency.
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