The nurse is assigned to the Risk Management Team. Which events would be addressed by this team? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A) A client's hand is injured during an arterial blood gas draw.
B) A client's family is dissatisfied with the breakfast just served.
C) A client leaves the hospital against medical advice (AMA).
D) A client claims he is not ready to be discharged.
E) The family does not want a client to be transferred from the intensive care unit (ICU).

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1. Any reaction or injury associated with a diagnostic test must be reported as an incident.
2. The nurse manager can address the client's expectations related to meals. If no satisfaction can be obtained and the family continues to complain about meals, an incident report would be filed.
3. The physician and healthcare team are responsible for deciding if the client is ready to be discharged, based on the client's medical condition.
4. The physician and healthcare team are responsible for deciding if the client is ready to be discharged, based on the client's medical condition.
5. The physician and healthcare team are responsible for deciding if the client should be transferred from the ICU, based on the client's medical condition.

The Nurse Is Assigned to the Risk Management Team