Question

A nurse has come on day shift and is assessing the client's intravenous setup. The nurse notes that there is a mini-bag of

the client's antibiotic hanging as a piggyback, but that the bag is still full. The nurse examines the patient's medication
administration record (MAR) and concludes that the night nurse likely hung the antibiotic but failed to start the infusion.
As a result, the antibiotic is three hours late and the nurse has consequently filled out an incident report. In doing so, the
nurse has exhibited which of the following?
A) Ethical/legal skills
B) Technical skills
C) Interpersonal skills
D) Cognitive skills

Answer 1

By filling out an incident report due to a medication error, the nurse demonstrated ethical/legal skills required in the healthcare profession.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse in the scenario has exhibited ethical/legal skills by identifying the medication error and filling out an incident report. This action is a professional responsibility to ensure that any deviation from standard medical practice is documented and addressed to prevent future occurrences. The nurse must uphold ethical standards to ensure patient safety and adhere to legal requirements governing healthcare practice.

Furthermore, the filling out of an incident report after such an incident reflects the nurse’s commitment to quality care and accountability within the healthcare setting.