A nurse on a quality control committee is evaluating the results of recently implemented measures designed to reduce client medication errors. Which of the following methods should the nurse use to evaluate the success of the changes?

Compare the number of medication errors before and after the action was implemented.

Conduct a study about the time and money costs of implementing the change.

Establish a benchmark to identify a standard of performance.

Provide the staff with a questionnaire to quantify staff satisfaction with the changes.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Rationale:

A. Comparing the number of medication errors before and after implementing changes provides a direct measure of the effectiveness of those changes.

B. Conducting a study on costs is relevant but not directly related to evaluating the effectiveness in reducing medication errors.

C. Establishing a benchmark is useful for setting standards but does not measure the impact of changes already implemented.

D. Quantifying staff satisfaction is important for assessing the acceptance of changes but does not directly measure the effectiveness in reducing errors.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Diaphoretic with epigastric pain could be indicative of a myocardial infarction or other severe condition and requires immediate attention.

B. A toddler with a laceration and distress needs care but is not as urgent as potential cardiac issues.

C. An adolescent with slurred speech and belligerence could indicate a neurological issue, but is less immediate than a potential cardiac event.

D. A young adult with a sunburn is painful but not life-threatening compared to other scenarios.

A. The client B. The client's son, who has a durable power of attorney C. The client's partner D. The client's daughter, who is the primary caregiver

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Rationale:

A. The client should sign the informed consent if they are alert, oriented, and capable of making decisions. The client's ability to understand the procedure and its implications is key to valid informed consent.

B. The client's son, who has a durable power of attorney would only sign the consent if the client were not competent or unable to understand the procedure, which is not the case here.

C. The client's partner may be involved in the decision-making process but does not have the legal authority to sign the consent unless designated as a legal representative.

D. The client's daughter, who is the primary caregiver would also not have the legal authority to sign the consent unless she holds a durable power of attorney or the client is deemed incapable of giving consent.

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