A Nurse Wants to Avoid Malpractice Claims

question 25

Multiple Choice

A nurse wants to avoid malpractice claims.What action can be taken to greatly reduce the risk of a lawsuit?

• A) Reduce work status to part time.
• B) Implement fall precautions on an older adult patient.
• C) Leave clutter on the floor in patient rooms.
• D) Leave the patient's bed in the highest position.

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Definitions:

Market Forces

Market forces are the economic factors affecting the supply and demand of goods and services in a market, influencing prices, production, and distribution in a capitalist economy.

Employer-Initiated

Actions or policies that are begun or implemented by an employer, often relating to workplace management, changes in operation, or employee relations.

Bargaining Impasse

A situation where the parties involved in negotiations are unable to reach an agreement, leading to a deadlock.

Lockout

An action taken by employers to prevent workers from entering the workplace during a labor dispute, essentially reversing a strike.