A 70-year-old client develops a catheter-induced urinary tract infection. Which statement by the nurse would indicate to the nurse manager a need for additional understanding of this situation?
1. "I wonder if there was a break of sterility when this catheter was inserted."
2. "Thankfully we can treat this with an antibiotic."
3. "This could potentially cost the hospital a lot of money."
4. "I will talk to my unlicensed assistants about proper urinary catheter care."
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Rationale 1: Wondering about a break in sterility indicates that the nurse is concerned about the process that might have contributed to this infection.
Rationale 2: The nurse who focuses on taking care of the results of a potential medical mistake is not accepting the seriousness of the situation.
Rationale 3: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services no longer cover the costs incurred by medical mistakes. This urinary tract infection could cost the hospital the cost of treatment, including increased length of stay.
Rationale 4: The nurse has identified that improper care may result in poor outcomes for the client.
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