Which of these actions can nurses take to increase their limitation of liability?
a. Ensure patient rights.
b. Follow directions exactly as given.
c. Verify employer's liability insurance.
d. Follow verbal orders.
ANS: A
A. To provide quality care and limit liability, understand and provide the rights your patient is entitled to. B, D. Directions that are controversial, given verbally, concern situations of high liability, or involve a discrepancy between the direction and standard policy should be questioned. C. Having insurance is not an action that limits liability. Insurance provides liability coverage and may be offered by some employers but not all.
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