Identify strategies that will help the nurse prevent malpractice lawsuits. Select all that apply
1. Effective communication
2. Establishing security rules
3. Effective leadership
4. Caring attitude
5. Following the rules
1, 3, 4
Explanation: 1. This is true of effective communication with other healthcare providers, as well as with staff and patients. Clear communication is essential to understanding.
2. This has little to do with malpractice.
3. Effective leaders have a good understanding of legal and ethical principles that guide healthcare.
4. When patients and people on the healthcare team believe that the nurse is genuinely interested in them and in quality care, the risk for lawsuits diminishes.
5. While it is good to follow policy and procedures, the expert nurse will learn when it is best for the patient for the rules to be modified.
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