Summary ATI Comprehensive Remediation. Study Guide. 2020

Legal Responsibilities: Responding to a Client's Wishes for a Living Will (RN QSEN - Patient-centered Care, Active Learning Template - Basic Concept, RM FUND 9.0 Ch 4) • A living will is a legal document that expresses the client’s wishes regarding medical treatment in the event the client becomes incapacitated and is facing end-of-life issues. • Document the client’s advance directive status and whether or not it is on file. • Ensure the status of the advanced directive is current with clients wishes. • Most state laws include provisions that protect health care providers who follow a living will from liability. Professional Responsibilities: Priority Action for Suspected Negligence (RN QSEN - Teamwork and Collaboration, Active Learning Template - Basic Concept, RM Leadership 7.0 Chp. 3) • Priority action would be patient safety. The nurse should assess if harm has come to patient due to negligence and attempt to provide proper care. • The nurse should report the suspected nurse to nurse management. • The nurse should document findings and actions objectively