A nurse is contributing to an in-service for newly licensed nurses about situations requiring an incident report. Which of the following examples should the nurse include?
Explanation & Rationale
Choice A rationale: Removing wrist restraints one at a time from a calm client, while not following the recommended two-person verification process, is a potential safety concern but may not require an incident report. However, it should be addressed according to the facility's policies and procedures. Choice B rationale: An electronic IV pump delivering twice the prescribed amount of fluid is a critical incident that should be reported immediately via an incident report. Such errors can have serious consequences for the patient and may require immediate intervention. Choice C rationale: Discovering that a client's family member administered a PCA dose is also a significant event that should be reported via an incident report. PCA (Patient-Controlled Analgesia) dosing should only be administered by healthcare professionals to ensure safe and accurate medication delivery. Choice D rationale: Observing a client vomiting after receiving an oral pain medication should be addressed and documented in the patient's medical record as a change in the patient's condition, but it may not necessarily require an incident report unless there are extenuating circumstances or complications.