Clinical incompetence is one of the more serious problems facing a nurse manager.Joyce,the nurse manager,is not aware of the problems of Sarah,a novice nurse.After she investigates,it is obvious that Sarah's peers are covering for her.Which of the following might Joyce include in her meeting with the nurses?
A) "It is a nurse's professional responsibility to maintain quality control."
B) "All instances of clinical incompetence are to be reported."
C) "It is not considered being disloyal when one nurse reports another for poor care."
D) "Patient care is the number one concern. Meeting standards is mandatory and necessary."

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The nurse leader must remind employees that professional responsibility is to maintain quality care,and thus they are obligated to report instances of clinical incompetence,even when it means reporting a co-worker.Ignoring safety violations or poor practice is unprofessional and jeopardizes patient care.

Clinical Incompetence Is One of the More Serious Problems Facing