In Determining Whether This Staffing Concern Should Be Reported to an Outside

question 3

Multiple Choice

In determining whether this staffing concern should be reported to an outside agency,the nurse understands that what statement is true concerning the process identified as "whistle-blowing"?

• A) Reporting unsafe staffing levels to The Joint Commission provides protection from the employer.
• B) Keeping copies of documented inappropriate staffing patterns in the nurse's personal file is illegal.
• C) When observing inappropriate staffing,the nurse should record his/her personal thoughts concerning the outcomes.
• D) One should seek guidance from a trusted individual who can provide an objective point of view.

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Definitions:

Physiological Changes

Alterations in the normal function or structure of the body that may occur due to various factors, such as aging, disease, or environmental conditions.

Nursing Diagnosis

A professional opinion on the health-related experiences or responses of a person, family, or group to existing or anticipated health challenges or life situations.

Aging

The process of becoming older, characterized by gradual physical and sometimes cognitive decline.

Universal Sign

A widely recognized or accepted symbol or gesture that conveys a particular message or information across different cultures and languages.