The nurse educator is presenting an in-service on nursing and malpractice. Which statements, made by the nursing staff, would indicate to the educator that further teaching is required? Select all that apply.
a. "I am accountable for any task that I delegate."
b. "When I document, I make sure it is factual, accurate, complete, and timely."
c. "The nursing plan of care must be accurate and be followed. It is part of the client's permanent record."
d. "I will have the supervisor fill out the incident report when I make an error."
e. "If I make a mistake, I will not tell anyone"
Answer:
d. "I will have the supervisor fill out the incident report when I make an error."
e. "If I make a mistake, I will not tell anyone"
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