What is the maternity nurse's best defense against an accusation of malpractice or negligence?
1. Follows the physician's written orders
2. Acts on the advice of the nurse manager
3. Becomes certified as a nurse–midwife or nurse practitioner
4. Meets the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) standards of practice
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Explanation:
1. Following the physician's written orders is not enough to defend the nurse from accusations because the orders and/or advice might be wrong or unethical.
2. Acting on the advice of the nurse manager is not enough to defend the nurse from accusations because the orders and/or advice might be wrong or unethical.
3. Being a certified nurse–midwife or nurse practitioner does not defend the nurse against these accusations if she does not follow the AWHONN standards of practice.
4. Meeting the AWHONN standards of practice would cover the maternity nurse against an accusation of malpractice or negligence because the standards are rigorous and cover all bases of excellent nursing practice.
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