Ethics, legal nursing, delegation, prioritization · practice question
A 64-year-old client on a medical-surgical unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to beneficence and nonmaleficence. Assessment data include telephone order received for a high-risk IV medication. Which nursing action is the priority to keep the client safe?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
C. Stay with the client, remove immediate hazards, reassess, and escalate per facility safety protocol.
Why
Client safety requires direct assessment, hazard reduction, and timely escalation rather than assumptions, abandonment, or policy-only actions.
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