A nurse learns in orientation that an incident report does not "blame" anyone but concisely documents the events leading up to an occurrence. Which events would warrant completion of an incident report? (Select all that apply.)

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Correct:Nurses are legally bound to report critical incidents to their nurse managers,agency administration,and risk manager through a formal intra-agency document generally titled the "incident report." Circumstances under which an incident report should be filed include malfunction or failure of medical equipment.
Incorrect:A client's emotional reaction to a life-threatening illness would fall within an acceptable client response and therefore would not be recorded as an "incident" or an "unusual occurrence."

A Nurse Learns in Orientation That an Incident Report Does