The Nurse Working in a Community Hospital Is Caring for a Client

Multiple Choice

The nurse working in a community hospital is caring for a client who does not seem to be responding well to the current plan of care that has been implemented by the nursing team. Given this information, which actions by the nurse are appropriate? Select all that apply.

A) Accessing research journals for evidence that would support a change in the plan of care
B) Proposing a nursing research project to the unit manager
C) Networking online with other nurses who are giving similar care
D) Asking the doctor for a new nursing approach to care
E) Trying a different approach to care even though it breaches hospital policy