The Risk Manager Informs the Nurse Manager of an Orthopedic

question 18

Multiple Choice

The risk manager informs the nurse manager of an orthopedic unit that her unit has had an increase in incident reports about patients falling during the 11-7 shift.The nurse manager knows that the best way to resolve the problem is to:

• A)Use creativity.
• B)Obtain support from the 7-3 shift.
• C)Use institutional research.
• D)Identify the problem.

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Definitions:

Exemption Clause

A contractual provision that seeks to limit or exclude one's liability in certain situations, often subject to legal scrutiny for fairness.

Fundamental Breach

A serious violation of a contract that allows the aggrieved party to terminate the agreement and sue for damages.

Tendered Payment

The act of offering money or payment to fulfill a debt or obligation, especially within the context of fulfilling contractual agreements.

Liquidated Damages

Pre-determined damages agreed upon by the parties involved in a contract, to be paid if one party breaches the contract.