A student nurse accidentally left the call light outside the reach of an older client. Another nurse discovered the situation and was able to rectify the matter before something happened
The student apologizes and states the need to double check for call light placement before leaving a client's room. What behavior did the student demonstrate?
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 the 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 double checking should be done, the student showed accountability.
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