A Nursing Manager Is Concerned About Frequent Errors on the Pediatric

question 24

Multiple Choice

A nursing manager is concerned about frequent errors on the pediatric unit and wants to decrease them.What action by the manager is best?

• A) Have two nurses verify all new orders when they are written.
• B) Institute a standardized handoff format at shift change.
• C) Provide remedial education to nurses who make errors.
• D) Require charge nurses to verify care plans with staff nurses.

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