Heather is a nurse on a busy surgical unit. In the morning she administered a new medication for a client's nausea that she was unfamiliar with. The nurse educator is interested in this new drug and asks the nurse about its mechanism of action. What feedback does she provide Heather when she realizes the nurse did not research it completely?

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The best choice is D because it acknowledges that there was a potential mistake made, but also provides a solution to prevent harm in the future. The nurse educator encourages Heather to research the drug now so that she can monitor for effects and provide education to the client. This approach helps to promote safe and effective patient care.

Heather Is a Nurse on a Busy Surgical Unit