The clinical nursing instructor determines that a nursing student understands the legal responsibilities to clients when providing care. What did the instructor observe to come to this conclusion?
1. Prepared to discuss the client's medical diagnosis in pre-conference
2. Overheard stating, "My care is held to the same standards as that of the unit nurses"
3. Offers to stay with the client who is about to experience a painful diagnostic procedure
4. Addresses the staff and clients respectfully and by their full names
5. Asks for help with a dressing change involving techniques he or she has not yet performed alone
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 5
Rationale 1: Nursing students are held to the same standards as licensed nurses, and therefore need to make sure that they are prepared to provide the necessary care to assigned clients.
Rationale 2: Nursing students are held to the same standards as licenses nursed, and therefore need to make sure that they are prepared to provide the necessary care to assigned clients.
Rationale 3: Although offering to stay with a client during a painful procedure shows compassion, it is not a behavior representative of legal responsibility.
Rationale 4: Although showing respect for staff and clients demonstrates professionalism, it is not a behavior that is representative of legal responsibility.
Rationale 5: It is important that nursing students ask for help or supervision in situations for which they feel inadequately prepared.
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