The quality of nursing care is judged by whether nursing actions meet the standard of care. Which of the following is an example of meeting the standard of care?
a. Demonstrating the use of the nursing process when charting
b. Following actions consistent with local practice
c. Monitoring a patient more closely if the equipment has occasionally malfunctioned
d. Bypassing medication checks to save time once the nurse is experienced
ANS: A
A
Charting that includes assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation must be present in the patient's record.
B
National, not local, standards of practice should be used.
C
Nurses must use equipment properly and replace it when it is malfunctioning.
D
Proper medication safety checks are the standard of practice for all nurses, including those with experience.
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