Legal Responsibilities in Nursing Care

Very Hard Management Of Care Legal Responsibilities

A nurse is assessing the legal responsibilities related to the management of care in a healthcare facility. Understanding the nuances of legal accountability is crucial when making decisions that impact patient care and safety. The nurse is tasked with identifying legal responsibilities that must be upheld in order to ensure safe and effective nursing practice. Which of the following options represent the nurse’s legal responsibilities? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply:

Ensuring informed consent is obtained from patients before any procedures are performed.

Documenting care accurately and in a timely manner in the patient's medical record.

Reporting any suspected abuse or neglect in accordance with state laws.

Adhering to facility policies even if they conflict with current nursing standards.

Maintaining patient confidentiality as mandated by HIPAA regulations.

Refusing to provide care to a patient who has filed a complaint against the hospital.

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