A school nurse negligently administered an overdose of medication to a student, causing the student to suffer a severe reaction that necessitated hospitalization. Should a lawsuit result from this case, the nurse would be held to what standard?
1. The reasonably prudent school nurse
2. The reasonably prudent pediatric nurse
3. The reasonably prudent general duty hospital nurse
4. The reasonably prudent advanced nurse practitioner
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Rationale: Nurses are held to the standard of practice specific to their practice area setting.
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A) Fluctuations in the level of parathyroid hormone (PTH) B) Hypercalcemia due to calcium coalescence in renal calculi C) Hypophosphatemia due to bone decalcification D) Increased insulin levels due to reduced energy demand
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
If you observe a coworker stealing hospital property and do not report the theft, you are guilty of
A) negligence. B) aiding and abetting. C) libel. D) nothing.
Oral H2-receptor antagonists ________.
A. do not interact with other medications B. interact with citrus juices C. must be taken on an empty stomach D. can be taken with food