During Patient Rounds with the Multidisciplinary Team,the Nurse Expresses Disagreement

question 9

Multiple Choice

During patient rounds with the multidisciplinary team,the nurse expresses disagreement with the type of medication prescribed for her patient hospitalized for renal failure.What is the likely result of the nurse's speaking up?

• A) Reduces the opportunity for inadvertent error in clinical judgment
• B) Increases the risk for medical liability when pointing out possible error
• C) Interferes with the good working relationship among the healthcare team
• D) Compromises the nurse's reputation as a collaborative team member

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Definitions:

Price Variance

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Standard Cost Cards

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Work in Process

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