The Patient Who Had a Colonoscopy One Hour Ago Suddenly

Multiple Choice

The patient who had a colonoscopy one hour ago suddenly experiences bright red rectal bleeding, becomes diaphoretic, and is short of breath. The nurse decides to implement standing emergency orders and initiates oxygen per mask and increases the patient's IV rate, while a colleague contacts the patient's physician. Which critical element of nursing is this nurse demonstrating? Select all that apply.

A) Autonomy
B) Responsibility
C) Delegation
D) Accountability
E) Relevance