A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the role of nurses during a facility disaster.

Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. Observe staff medication administration procedures: While observation can provide valuable insights into workflow and potential areas for improvement, it may not address the underlying causes of medication errors or provide comprehensive data for quality improvement efforts.
B. Require staff to complete a medication administration review module: Education and training are important components of improving medication safety, but they may not be the most
immediate or effective response to addressing an elevated rate of medication errors.

C. Identify data that should be collected related to medication errors: This is the correct answer.

Before implementing interventions to address medication errors, it is important to gather comprehensive data on the types, causes, and frequency of errors. This data will help identify specific areas for improvement and guide the development of targeted interventions.
D. Re-evaluate staff performance in relation to the established standard: While ongoing evaluation of staff performance is important for maintaining quality care, it may not be the most appropriate first step when addressing an elevated rate of medication errors. Gathering data on medication errors and their contributing factors is essential for understanding the root causes of the problem and developing effective solutions.

A. The client has extreme difficulty swallowing: Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) is typically addressed by a speech-language pathologist, not an occupational therapist.
B. The client requires assistance getting dressed: Occupational therapists often address activities of daily living (ADLs), including dressing, bathing, and grooming, to help clients regain
independence and function after a stroke.

C. The client is experiencing dysarthria: Dysarthria, which affects speech production, is typically addressed by a speech-language pathologist.
D. The client has four new medications: Medication management may be addressed by various members of the healthcare team, but it is not typically within the scope of practice of an occupational therapist.