A student nurse accidentally left the call light outside the reach of an elderly client. Luckily another nurse found the situation and was able to rectify the matter before something happened. The student responded, "I know better
I should've double checked where the light was before I left the room." This student is demonstrating which of the following?
1. Justice
2. Fidelity
3. Responsibility
4. Accountability
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Justice is being fair. That it not the value exhibited by the student nurse.
Rationale 2: Fidelity means to be faithful to agreements and promises. That it not the value exhibited by the student nurse.
Rationale 3: Responsibility refers to the liability associated with the performance of duties of a particular role. The student had the responsibility to provide safe care to the client (i.e., make sure the call light was within reach) but did not follow through with it. That it not the value exhibited by the student nurse.
Rationale 4: Accountability means "answering to oneself and others for one's own actions." By admitting that he or she knew better and should have double checked the situation, the student shows accountability.
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