A nurse is determining ways to address ethnic diversity among clients being provided care. Which action would be the most direct way for the nurse to do this?

A. The nurse can be held liable for the actions of the unlicensed care provider.

In healthcare settings, registered nurses are responsible for delegating tasks to unlicensed care providers within their scope of practice. If a registered nurse directs an unlicensed care provider to perform a task outside of their scope of practice, the nurse can be held liable for any resulting harm to the patient. It's essential for nurses to delegate tasks appropriately and ensure that unlicensed personnel are only assigned tasks that they are trained and authorized to perform.

B. The unlicensed care provider is solely responsible for the inappropriate practice.

While unlicensed care providers must also adhere to their scope of practice, it is ultimately the responsibility of the registered nurse to ensure that tasks are delegated appropriately. If the registered nurse directs the unlicensed care provider to perform tasks beyond their scope, both parties may be held accountable, but the nurse has a higher level of responsibility due to their licensure and authority.

C. Liability rests with the company that owns the healthcare facility.

While the healthcare facility may have some level of responsibility for ensuring appropriate staffing and training, in this scenario, the immediate accountability lies with the registered nurse who directed the unlicensed care provider to perform tasks outside of their scope of practice.

D. In the absence of documented harm to the client, the action is legally permissible.

Performing tasks outside of one's scope of practice is never legally permissible, regardless of whether harm occurs. Nurses and other healthcare providers must adhere to professional standards and regulations regarding delegation and scope of practice to ensure patient safety and quality care.

A. A sense of loss of her established social roles: Given that the client worked at home as a full-time wife and mother, her primary social roles were likely centered around her family. With the loss of her spouse, she may experience a significant shift in her social roles and identity, leading to feelings of loss and adjustment.

B. Relief at being freed from the responsibilities of childrearing: While this could be a possibility for some individuals, it is less likely given that the client's primary role was as a caregiver at home. The loss of her spouse may not necessarily lead to relief from these responsibilities, especially if she valued her role as a wife and mother.

C. A desire to obtain employment outside the home: This may not be the immediate response, especially if the client has not previously been employed outside the home. Adjusting to widowhood and coping with grief may take precedence over seeking employment outside the home.

D. An interest in meeting men her own age and remarrying: While this is a possibility for some widows, it is not necessarily the most likely scenario for every individual. The client may be more focused on coping with her loss and adjusting to life without her spouse rather than immediately seeking out a new romantic relationship.