The bedside nurse asks the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to help a stable patient to the bedside commode. Upon standing, the patient complains of being dizzy and lightheaded, but insists on using the commode. The UAP calls out to the bedside nurse for help, but the nurse had left the floor with another patient. The patient falls and sustains a mild head injury. Which individual is most responsible for the patient’s injury?

The student nurse accidentally administered morphine sulfate (Avinza) to the wrong patient. Who is directly accountable for the student nurse's medication error?

The nurse is supervising the student nurse who is making a call to the provider about a patient who is decompensating. The student states, “Hello, Dr. Smith. This is Carly and I’m taking care of Alex Wright in room 433. He is in the hospital after surgery for a ruptured appendix. Over my shift his temperature has increased by 4 degrees and his heart rate is elevated. His blood pressure is decreased from the previous shift as well. Could you please come examine him?” Which additional comments are the priority for the nurse to add? Select all that apply.