Complete procedure on patient

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A nurse has an order to complete a procedure on a patient. After reading the procedure, the nurse notices it is not best practice and it has not been updated for 6 years. The nurse takes this issue to the nurse leader (charge nurse ) and nurse manager (unit manager).

1. As a nurse leader, what would you do if your policy or procedure conflicts with the most recent evidence?

2. Why is it important to update policies and procedures?

3. What are the risks if they are outdated?

4. What is your role as a nurses leader in assuring policies or procedures are up to date?

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