Nurses on the Dialysis Unit Notice That Changes in Labeling

question 9

Multiple Choice

Nurses on the dialysis unit notice that changes in labeling of fluids have meant several alarming near misses in terms of wrong administration of fluids.They take this concern to the unit manager.As an advocate of nurse autonomy,the most appropriate response in this situation would be to:

• A)Ensure that the nurses are aware of the reasons for the change and how the decision was made about the new labels.
• B)Discuss concerns about the labels and develop potential solutions that take into account changes that can be made at the local level and those that need system intervention.
• C)Suggest that the staff wait until they have become more familiar with the labels before taking further action.
• D)Tell the staff that you will notify the pharmacy about these concerns and leave it up to the pharmacy to decide what should be done.

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Definitions:

Conidium

An asexual spore that is usually formed at the tip of a specialized hypha called a conidiophore.

Basidium

The clublike spore-producing organ of basidiomycetes that bears sexual spores called basidiospores.

Ascocarps

The fruiting bodies produced by ascomycete fungi, which contain the spore-producing structures.

Mycelia

Mycelia are the vegetative parts of fungi, consisting of a network of fine, thread-like structures called hyphae.