Legal Responsibilities in Nursing

Hard Management Of Care Legal Responsibilities

A registered nurse (RN) is reviewing the legal responsibilities associated with patient care in a hospital setting. Understanding and complying with legal expectations is crucial to ensure safe nursing practices and protect both the patient and the nurse from liability. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to uphold legal responsibilities in their practice? Choose all that apply.

Select all that apply:

Obtain informed consent before any procedure.

Document accurately and honestly in the patient’s medical record.

Delegate medication administration to unlicensed assistive personnel.

Report any suspected cases of abuse or neglect.

Follow hospital policies and procedures for patient care.

Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

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