A hospital standard states, "All intravenous (IV) sites must be rotated every 72 hours." The nurse who assesses and records variations from this standard is fulfilling which role of nursing?
a. Infection control
b. Quality management
c. Coordinator position
d. Counselor
ANS: B
Correct: The basic premise is to ensure that outcomes in client care services are consistent with established standards.
Incorrect:
a. Assessing and recording care variations are tasks that are not included in the role of the infection control nurse.
c. The coordinator is responsible for coordinating clinical and administrative requirements for the patient.
d. The role of the counselor is to emphasize to the patient health promotion and maintenance.
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