The nurse is assigned to be a member of the Risk Management Team. Which events would be addressed by this team? Select all that apply
1. The client has an allergic reaction to the preservative in the barium used in a barium swallow.
2. A client?s family is dissatisfied with the meals that are served.
3. The client leaves the hospital against medical advice (AMA).
4. The client claims he is not ready to be discharged.
5. The family does not want the client to be transferred from the intensive care unit (ICU).
1, 3
Explanation: 1. Any reaction to a diagnostic test must be reported as an incident. If a client or family refuses
treatment as ordered, a medical-legal incident has occurred. The nurse manager can address
the client?s expectations related to meals. The physician and health care team are responsible
for deciding if the client is ready to be discharged and make it on the basis of the client?s
medical condition. The physician and health care team are also responsible for deciding if the
client should be transferred from the ICU and make it on the basis of the client?s medical
condition.
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