A clinical nursing instructor recognizes that a nursing student understands the legal responsibilities she/he has to their clients when the student:

Question

1. is prepared to discuss their client's medical diagnosis in pre-conference.
2. is overheard stating, "My care is held to the same standards as that of the unit nurses."
3. offers to stay with the client who is about to experience a painful diagnostic procedure.
4. addresses the staff and clients respectfully and by their full names.
5. asks for help with a dressing change involving techniques he/she has not yet performed alone.

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,5
Rationale 2: Nursing students are held to the same standards as licenses nurses, and therefore need to make sure that they are prepared to provide the necessary care to assigned clients.
Rationale 3: While offering to stay with a client during a painful procedure shows compassion, it is not a behavior representative of legal responsibility.
Rationale 4: While showing respect for staff and clients shows professionalism, it is not a behavior that is representative of legal responsibility.
Rationale 5: It is important that nursing students ask for help or supervision in situations for which they feel inadequately prepared.