In which situations would a nurse have the duty to intervene and report? Select all that apply
a. A peer has difficulty writing measurable outcomes.
b. A health care provider gives a telephone order for medication.
c. A peer tries to provide patient care in an alcohol-impaired state.
d. A team member violates relationship boundaries with a patient.
e. A patient refuses medication prescribed by a licensed health care provider.
ANS: C, D
Both keyed answers are events that jeopardize patient safety. The distracters describe situations that may be resolved with education or that are acceptable practices.
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