Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 665 of 2368
A nurse skips a required safety check, believing that it saves time without causing harm. The risk was not recognized. Which action by the manager is best?
- Console the nurse and make no changes to the process or the unit
- Terminate the nurse immediately for violating the safety policy
- Take no action because no harm resulted from the skipped check
- Coach the nurse and address any system issues that support the risky choice
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Correct answer: Coach the nurse and address any system issues that support the risky choice
This is at-risk behavior. The individual is held accountable and coached to improve situational awareness.
Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Leadership and Management: Just Culture. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026