While planning patient care, the nurse considers what needs to be done to limit any liability. Which action should the nurse take to minimize liability when providing patient care?
a. Ensure patients' rights.
b. Follow verbal orders.
c. Follow directions exactly as given.
d. Verify employer's liability insurance.
ANS: A
A. To provide quality care and limit liability, the nurse should understand and provide care according to the patients' rights. B. C. Directions that are controversial, given verbally, concern situations of high liability, or involve a discrepancy between the direction and standard policy should be questioned. D. Having insurance does not limit liability. Insurance provides liability coverage and may be offered by some employers but not all.
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