The nurse who admits making a medication error and immediately files an incident report is demonstrating:
a. accountability.
b. individuality.
c. an injustice.
d. values clarification.
ANS: A
Correct: Accountability is an ethical duty that states that one should be answerable legally, morally, ethically, or socially for one's actions.
Incorrect:
b. Individuality is something that distinguishes one person or thing from others.
c. Injustice is when a person is denied a right or entitlement.
d. Values clarification is a tool that allows the nurse to examine personal values in terms of ethical situations.
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