Management of CareQuestion 709 of 2368
A nurse believes a unit is not following an important safety policy. Which action is typically the first step in whistleblowing?
- Report the problem to law enforcement
- Contact the State Board of Nursing directly
- Report the problem to a supervisor and follow the chain of command
- Post the concern publicly so the organization responds
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Correct answer: Report the problem to a supervisor and follow the chain of command
Whistleblowing typically begins with reporting to a supervisor, which lets the organization correct the issue internally.
Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Advocacy: Whistleblowing. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026