Known Peanut Allergy in Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics — 9yo Child | Patient Safety | SMLE Q#12165
SMLE Question #12165
Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics
Patient Safety
Objective: OBJ-432
Last updated: February 2026
A 9-year-old boy with known peanut allergy and asthma is admitted for an asthma exacerbation. At handover, the incoming nurse finds the allergy section of the chart blank and no allergy alert wristband applied, although the parent reported the allergy on admission. The child has not had any exposure during this admission. The nurse is concerned that subsequent staff may unknowingly provide food or a product containing peanut derivatives. The team discusses how to prevent similar events through safer processes. Which ethical principle is most relevant in this situation?
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