A nurse would like to take action to reduce the risk of liability. Which of the following interven-tions should be used by the nurse? (Select all that apply.)
a. Provide accurate documentation of client visits
b. Inform clients of their rights of appeal
c. Refer clients to the providers of their choice
d. Utilize care planning whenever possible
e. Promote strong community partnerships
ANS: A, B
To reduce risk exposure, it is important to provide clear documentation of client encounters and inform clients of their rights of appeal. Client choice is important when choosing a provider; however, the nurse is responsible for using reasonable care when selecting referral choices for a client. Although care planning may be helpful for establishing a plan with the client, it is not nec-essary in reducing the risk of liability.
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