A client is going to be admitted for a scheduled surgical procedure. Which action does the nurse explain is the most important thing the client can do to protect against errors?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Bringing a medication list helps prevent medication errors, the most common health care mistake, aligning with The Joint Commission’s Speak Up campaign. Phone numbers (B), hand washing (C), and caregiver names (D) are less directly tied to error prevention.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Accurate problem identification (C) is foundational to effective resolution, unlike A, B, or D; misidentification often leads to failure.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Doing nothing (D) avoids premature action based on hearsay, unlike A, B, or C.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The clinical judgement model (C) relies on intuition, unlike A, B, or D.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Models (C) enhance skills with exposure, unlike A, B, or D.