A nurse is teaching a class about conflict management. The nurse should include that which of the following strategies involves both parties working together to reach a common goal?

Rationale:

A. "The Code varies in each of the 50 states.": The Code of Ethics for Nurses is a national document developed by the American Nurses Association (ANA) and does not change from state to state. The Code is consistent across the profession.

B. "The Code provides a framework for assessing specific ethical dilemmas.": The Code offers general ethical principles, not case-specific solutions. It serves as a foundational guide for professional conduct rather than a decision-making tool for individual dilemmas.

C. "The Code guides professional nursing behavior.": The ANA Code of Ethics outlines core values and responsibilities of the nursing profession. It serves as a moral compass, guiding nurses in ethical practice, accountability, patient advocacy, and integrity across all care settings.

D. "The Code states that a nurse's first accountability is to the nurse's employer.": The Code emphasizes that a nurse's primary commitment is to the patient, not the employer. Nurses are expected to advocate for patient well-being and uphold ethical standards, even if they conflict with institutional policies.

Rationale:

A. Review the proposed change against current medication administration guidelines: Before implementing a new practice, the committee must ensure that the change aligns with evidence-based standards and regulatory guidelines. This review helps identify conflicts or risks and confirms that the proposal supports safe, legal, and effective care.

B. Evaluate the results of the change in medication administration practice: Evaluation should occur after the change has been implemented and sufficient data have been collected. Doing this step prematurely would mean there is no outcome data yet to assess.

C. Develop a plan to analyze the data for the new administration practice: While data analysis is crucial, it comes after implementation. Planning how to analyze data is not the immediate next step following the formulation of a proposed change.

D. Implement the proposed change in the facility's medication administration guidelines: Implementation should not occur until the proposal has been reviewed for consistency with current standards and proven to be safe and effective. Jumping to implementation could introduce risk without adequate vetting.