A nurse is teaching a patient about the Speak Up Initiatives. Which information should the nurse include?
a. The nurse is the center of the health care team.
b. If you still do not understand, ask again.
c. Ask a nurse to be your advocate or supporter.
d. Inappropriate medical tests are the most common mistakes.
B
If you still do not understand, ask again is part of the S portion of the Speak Up Initiatives. Speak up if you have questions or concerns. You (the patient) are the center of the health care team, not the nurse. Ask a trusted family member or friend to be your advocate (advisor or supporter), not a nurse. Medication errors are the most common health care mistakes, not inappropriate medical tests.
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