Clinical Incompetence Is One of the More Serious Problems Facing

question 15

Multiple Choice

Clinical incompetence is one of the more serious problems facing a nurse manager.Joyce,the nurse manager,is not aware of the problems of Sarah,a novice nurse.After she investigates,it is obvious that Sarah's peers are covering for her.Which of the following might Joyce include in her meeting with the nurses? (Select all that apply.)

• A) "It is a nurse's professional responsibility to maintain quality control."
• B) "All instances of clinical incompetence are to be reported."
• C) "It is not considered being disloyal when one nurse reports another for poor care."
• D) "Patient care is the number one concern.Meeting standards is mandatory and necessary."
• E) "None of above"

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