In which case does the nurse act as "whistle blower"?
a. One staff member on the unit covers for another nurse, who leaves the premises to purchase illegal substances and signals her friend when she must return.
b. The nurse reports that another nurse is taking medications out of stock medicine for her/himself.
c. A nurse informs respiratory therapy that a patient is now due a treatment.
d. The nurse delegating care to unlicensed assistive personnel makes rounds to ensure all care was rendered properly.
ANS: B
Correct: Whistle blowing is the reporting of acts or situations that violate the principle of beneficence such as a chemical impairment, negligence, abusiveness, incompetence, or cruelty.
Incorrect:
a. The nurse is serving as an ally rather than reporting the violation.
c. Informing another department that a treatment is due is not considered "whistle blowing."
d. Accountability of delegation requires the RN to ensure all assignments were completed effectively.
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