A visiting family member informs the psychiatric nurse that another patient is being sexually inappropriate with other patients. The nurse tells the visitor to inform that patient's nurse. Which of the following describes the nurse's actions?
Explanation
• Negligence in nursing is defined as: doing something which a reasonably prudent person would not do, or the failure to do something which a reasonably prudent person would do. It is a failure to exercise reasonable care and judgement to protect a patient.
• The nurse has the responsibility to ensure patient privacy and safety. Asking the family member to find another nurse to report it to instead of taking the report herself to ensure it is addressed is negligence.
• Incorrect: Failing to respond to an immediate patient safety and privacy concern is not classified as organized, practical, or appropriate delegation.