You are caring for a client in a hospital setting, and have completed your work for the morning. Which of the following activities would be the least responsible way to end the morning shift?
1. Reviewing your client's lab work that is posted
2. Observing the nurse starting an IV
3. Reviewing the charts of clients on the unit
4. Assisting the RN who is preparing a client for surgery
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Rationale 1: Reviewing charts of clients for whom you are not caring is considered a violation of privacy. Answer options 1, 2, and, 4 are appropriate learning opportunities for the student nurse.
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