Which action by the nurse shows fiscal responsibility to the employing organization? (Select all that apply.)
a. Wash hands after each patient contact.
b. Turn patients every 2 hours.
c. Round on patients.
d. Toilet patients frequently to prevent falls.
e. Use resources of the institution wisely.
A, B, D, E
The nurse can show fiscal responsibility to the employing organization by washing hands after each contact, turning patients every 2 hours to prevent bed sores, toileting patients frequently to prevent falls, and using resources of the institution wisely.
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