Medical-Surgical Nursing:Assessment and Managementof Clinical Problems 9th Edition by Sharon Lewis,Shannon Ruff Dirksen,Margaret McLean Heitkemper,Linda Bucher

Exercise 11

Which nursing actions are in response to the National Patient Safety Goals (select all that apply)?
A) Use restraints to prevent patient falls.
B) Administer all medications ordered by physicians.
C) Wash hands before and after every patient contact.
D) Conduct a "time-out" when too tired to provide care.
E) Use SBAR for communicating with health professionals.
F) Evaluate the initial existence of pressure ulcers before patient dismissal.