A nurse is interested in improving client care in the unit and determines that the best way to do so is to:
1. Read nursing research journals.
2. Return to school for an advanced degree.
3. File a report when a mistake is made.
4. Monitor the use of unit supplies.
3. File a report when a mistake is made.
Rationale:
When a nurse makes an error and reports it, the risk management team will investigate to discover causes for the error and effect policy changes that can prevent future errors, improving the level of client care. Reading journals will only help if the nurse serves on a committee for policy change as a result of research. Returning to school may not always be an option, and staff nurses can contribute to quality management in many other ways. Monitoring the use of supplies is certainly desirable, but honesty in reporting is the best action to take in this scenario.
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