The Nurse Has Assessed a Patient and Determined That the Patient

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse has assessed a patient and determined that the patient has a sexual issue that needs to be addressed. What actions by the nurse are most appropriate?

• A) Use information from multiple sources to help plan care.
• B) Collaborate with other health professionals to develop the plan.
• C) Involve the patient and significant other in the process.
• D) Use standard care plans to limit patient embarrassment.
• E) Examine one's own biases before implementing the plan.

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Definitions:

Legal Risk

The potential for losses or damages resulting from legal proceedings, actions, or changes in law.

Vicarious Liability

A legal principle where one party is held liable for the actions of another party, such as an employer being responsible for the acts of its employees.

Strict Liability

A legal principle where responsibility for damages is assigned without the need to prove negligence or fault.

Duty of Care

A legal obligation imposed on an individual requiring adherence to a standard of reasonable care while performing any acts that could harm others.