NCLEX-RN (Registered Nurse) Practice Exam · Question
A nurse observes a colleague violating aseptic technique during a sterile procedure. What is the nurse's most appropriate action?
Immediate intervention is required to prevent potential patient harm. Reporting or documenting without intervention risks patient safety.
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Question: A nurse observes a colleague violating aseptic technique during a sterile procedure. What is the nurse's most appropriate action?
Answer options:
- Report the incident to the nursing supervisor immediately.
- Continue observing to gather more evidence. ✅ Immediately intervene and correct the colleague's technique.
- Document the observation in the patient's chart.
Correct answer: Immediately intervene and correct the colleague's technique.
Explanation: Immediate intervention is required to prevent potential patient harm. Reporting or documenting without intervention risks patient safety.
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