In order to deliver the safest possible care, the nurse needs to understand what? (Select all that apply.)
1.
How to perform the procedure correctly
2.
Why the procedure is being performed
3.
How the procedure will affect the patient
4.
The cost of performing the procedure
5.
The equipment needed to perform the procedure
ANS: 1, 2, 3, 5
Understanding how to perform the procedure correctly is important if the nurse is to maintain safety. The nurse should never perform any procedure without understanding why it is being performed and what outcome is desired. The nurse is responsible for teaching the patient what to expect before the procedure is begun, so the nurse must understand how the procedure will impact the patient. The nurse will gather the equipment required to perform the procedure, therefore needs to know what will and what might be needed. The nurse is not responsible for knowing the cost of the procedure.
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