A nurse is asking a more senior nurse for suggestions regarding consulting and collaborating with an attorney. Which combination of suggestions by the senior nurse for consulting and collaborating with attorneys would be correct?
a. Choose an attorney from the yellow pages and keep costs sensible.
b. Be attentive and do not set your own course.
c. Retain a specialist and do not notify your carrier of a possible liability until you are sure.
d. Weed through the writing and set your own course.
D
In the event that a nurse is named as a defendant in a malpractice case, LaDuke (2002) has the
following suggestions for consulting and collaborating with an attorney: keep costs sensible (expenses
should be explained up front and sometimes a retaining fee is paid), be attentive (read the documents
your attorney provides), set your own course (insist on a collaborative relationship with your attorney
for the duration of your case), retain a specialist (professional malpractice, professional disciplinary
proceedings, and employment disputes require the expertise of a specialist in those areas), DO notify
your insurance carrier as soon as you are aware of a real or potential liability issue and weed through
the writing (your attorney needs to explain all facts and options).
You might also like to view...
An adolescent client with complications related to ulcerative colitis is scheduled for an ileostomy. The client is concerned about the social effects of this surgery and asks the nurse what to expect related to bowel function and care after surgery
Which responses from the nurse to the client are appropriate? Select all that apply. A) "The stoma will require that you wear a collection device all the time." B) "The drainage tends to be liquid but certain foods can cause it to be paste-like." C) "The drainage will gradually become semi-solid and formed." D) "After the stoma heals, you can irrigate your bowel so you won't have to wear a pouch." E) "You will be able to have some control over your bowel movements."
A patient with hepatitis requires endotracheal intubation. Which agent does the nurse expect to be administered to facilitate this procedure?
a. Atropine b. Cisatracurium [Nimbex] c. Rocuronium [Zemuron] d. Vecuronium [Norcuron]
A school-age child with leukemia experienced severe nausea and vomiting when receiving chemotherapy for the first time. What is the most appropriate nursing action to prevent or minimize these reactions with subsequent treatments?
a. Administer the chemotherapy between meals. b. Give an antiemetic before chemotherapy begins. c. Have the child bring favorite foods for snacks. d. Keep the child NPO (nothing by mouth) until nausea and vomiting subside.
Which statement made by the client with peripheral arterial disease concerning positioning of edematous lower extremities requires further clarification?
A. "I may sleep with my affected leg hanging from the bed." B. "I will elevate my legs above the level of my heart." C. "I can sit upright in a chair for comfort." D. "I will avoid crossing my legs."