A Nurse Learns in Orientation That an Incident Report Does

question 9

Multiple Choice

A nurse learns in orientation that an incident report does not "blame" anyone but concisely documents the events leading up to an occurrence. Which events would warrant completion of an incident report? (select all that apply)

• A) The client is crying and distraught when he learns of a diagnosis of cancer.
• B) An intravenous antibiotic given preoperatively does not infuse because of a faulty pump.
• C) The nurse is unable to carry out orders written by the specialist because of illegibility.
• D) A client falls while in the shower, although she was told not to get up alone.
• E) The registered nurse is not available to complete the preoperative checklist.

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