At the beginning of the shift, the RN charge nurse instructs an RN to care for a particular set of patients. Upon receiving and acknowledging their assignment, the RN assumes:
sole responsibility and accountability for the patient's wellbeing.
responsibility for their tasks, but accountability lies with the charge nurse.
accountability for their tasks, but overall responsibility lies with the charge nurse.
neither responsibility nor accountability for the patient's wellbeing.
The Correct Answer is C
A. While the RN is responsible for the care of the patients, the charge nurse also retains overall responsibility, making this statement inaccurate.
B. The RN does have responsibility for their specific tasks, but the accountability remains shared, particularly for the overall patient care.
C. The RN is accountable for their tasks and patient outcomes, while the charge nurse maintains overall responsibility for the unit's operations and patient care.
D. The RN assumes both responsibility and accountability to some extent, especially in their assigned patient care.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. The PSDA ensures patients understand their rights but does not authorize family members to alter a living will when the patient is incapacitated.
B. A durable power of attorney can make healthcare decisions but cannot simply annul the living will without considering the patient's stated wishes.
C. Family members cannot change a living will arbitrarily, especially when the client is unconscious; the living will conveys the client's predetermined preferences.
D. The living will is a legal document that outlines the client's desires regarding lifesaving measures and must be followed, even if the client is unconscious.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. While some nurses may eventually support the change, it is unlikely that immediate disagreement will lead to intergroup cohesiveness without addressing the underlying concerns and communication issues.
B. The division among staff regarding the policy change can lead to distractions and decreased collaboration, ultimately impacting patient care and overall effectiveness within the unit.
C. Although conflict can lead to identifying shared values, this typically requires constructive dialogue and resolution, which is not currently occurring in this scenario.
D. While the policy change may be justified, the lack of staff support and trust can hinder the implementation process, making it unlikely that overall unit outcomes will improve without addressing staff concerns.