The Nurse Is Working on a Unit with a Blame-Free

question 29

Multiple Choice

The nurse is working on a unit with a blame-free environment and makes an error that puts a client at risk. What should the nurse do first?

• A) Discuss it with the other nurses on duty.
• B) Immediately report the incident to the supervisor.
• C) Ensure the client's safety as fully as possible.
• D) Say nothing as no one saw the incident.

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