The Risk Manager Informs the Nurse Manager of an Orthopedic

question 8

Multiple Choice

The risk manager informs the nurse manager of an orthopedic unit that her unit has had an increase in incident reports about patients falling during the shift from 2300 to 700 hours.The nurse manager knows that the best way to resolve the problem is to

• A) use creativity.
• B) obtain support from staff of the shift from 700 to 1500 hours.
• C) use institutional research.
• D) identify the problem.

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Definitions:

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Arches with a three-lobed or clover-shaped top, commonly found in Gothic and Islamic architecture.

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