The nurse on a medical-surgical unit is asked to participate in data collection on skin care for the unit. Which is the rationale for cooperating with this request?
A) Participate in the quality improvement process
B) Advance the nurse's practice
C) Prevent problems from arising in the unit
D) Fulfill legal requirements
Answer: A
Quality improvement is the name for the processes used by an agency to measure and improve aspects of client care. The nurse may advance practice, but that is usually accomplished by returning to school for a higher degree. Preventing problems from arising is only one benefit of quality management. Nurses are encouraged to participate in quality improvement programs but are not legally required to do so.
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