In Which Situations Would a Nurse Have the Duty to Intervene

question 9

Multiple Choice

In which situations would a nurse have the duty to intervene and report? (Select all that apply.)

• A) A peer has difficulty writing measurable outcomes.
• B) A health care provider gives a telephone order for medication.
• C) A peer tries to provide patient care in an alcohol-impaired state.
• D) A team member violates relationship boundaries with a patient.
• E) A patient refuses medication prescribed by a licensed health care provider.

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Definitions:

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