A patient fell while walking in the hall. The medical orders include ambulate ad lib. The nurse
assigned to the patient had instructed the UAP to assist the patient when walking on an as needed
basis.
Earlier that morning the patient had informed the nurse and UAP that she was feeling
weaker than usual. Who is legally liable for this patient's fall?
A) The nurse since she was assigned to care for the patient
B) The physician who wrote the order for the patient to ambulate ad lib
C) Both the nurse and the UAP who had responsibility for the care of this patient
D) The UAP since she was instructed to assist the patient when walking on an as needed basis
C
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