A Patient Care Issue Has Been Raised About the Actions

question 37

Multiple Choice

A patient care issue has been raised about the actions taken by a nurse who provided care to a patient whose healthcare decisions were considered controversial. The unit's nurse manager is concerned that care was not appropriately provided. What should be consulted to protect the patient and to evaluate the care in question?

• A) Nursing Code of Ethics
• B) Hospital quality improvement guidelines
• C) Nurse Practice Act
• D) Critical pathway

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Definitions:

Informal Communication

The exchange of information unofficially within an organization, often through casual conversations.

Small Organizations

Organizations characterized by a limited number of employees, resources, or scale of operations, often resulting in closer interpersonal relationships and more flexible structures.

Informal Communication

The exchange of information and ideas in an unofficial, casual manner within an organization, often through networks and social interactions.

Large Organizations

Entities characterized by complex structures and large scale, often involving multiple layers of bureaucracy and a wide range of functions and activities.