What action demonstrates responsibility when a nursing assistant makes a mistake in resident care?

What action demonstrates responsibility when a nursing assistant makes a mistake in resident care?

• A. Blaming the resident
• B. Ignoring it
• C. Reporting the mistake to the nurse immediately
• D. Hiding the mistake

Answer: (C)

Taking responsibility means acting to protect the resident and prevent further harm. When you realize a mistake in care, the immediate, correct step is to report it to the nurse on duty right away. The nurse can assess the resident, correct any issues, monitor for complications, and document the event as needed. Prompt reporting supports accountability and safety, and follows facility policy for incident handling. Blaming the resident, ignoring the issue, or hiding the problem puts the resident at risk and violates professional ethics and safety standards.

Taking responsibility means acting to protect the resident and prevent further harm. When you realize a mistake in care, the immediate, correct step is to report it to the nurse on duty right away. The nurse can assess the resident, correct any issues, monitor for complications, and document the event as needed. Prompt reporting supports accountability and safety, and follows facility policy for incident handling. Blaming the resident, ignoring the issue, or hiding the problem puts the resident at risk and violates professional ethics and safety standards.