A Unit Has a Continuous Problem with a Certain Complication

question 26

Multiple Choice

A unit has a continuous problem with a certain complication in a specific patient population.One nurse has read extensively about this issue and thinks the problem lies mainly in the unit's failure to follow one or two particular best practices because they use a standardized order set preferred by their physician group.Using the disposition of critical thinking known as analyticity, the best action for this nurse to take is to:

• A) get support from other staff nurses and collectively stop implementing specific orders.
• B) go directly to the physician group's weekly meeting, asking them to change the orders.
• C) show evidence to unit management and ask for help in speaking with the physicians.
• D) take the issue to the hospital's policy and procedures committee, asking for a review.

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Definitions:

Standard-Size

Refers to products or goods made or packaged in sizes that conform to a norm or a set of norms for consistency.

Negligent Misrepresentation

A false statement made by one party to another, where there was no intention to deceive but due to carelessness, leading to damages or losses.

Skills

The ability to perform tasks or duties effectively based on knowledge, experience, and competence.

Competence

The ability of an individual to perform a job or task correctly, or in legal terms, the capacity to stand trial or make legally binding decisions.