Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1793 of 2368

A nurse has worked a double shift and is concerned that fatigue will affect the ability to give safe care. What should the nurse do?

  1. Continue working and be extra careful
  2. Ask a nursing assistant to double-check all medications
  3. Notify the charge nurse or another nursing supervisor
  4. Wait to see whether an error occurs
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Correct answer: Notify the charge nurse or another nursing supervisor

If a team member feels their ability to provide safe care is diminished, they should notify the charge nurse or nursing supervisor.

Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Collaboration Within the Interprofessional Team: I’M SAFE CHECKLIST. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026