Which person would best qualify as an expert in a nursing malpractice case filed because of failure of a postanesthesia care unit nurse to recognize the early signs and symptoms of respiratory arrest?
1. The director of clinical pharmacy who holds a doctoral degree in clinical pharmacology
2. A staff nurse who works on the general medical unit and has recently earned a BS in nursing.
3. The director of nursing at the hospital who holds an MSN in nursing administration
4. A critical care nurse who holds a BS in nursing and certification from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
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Rationale: Simply holding an advanced degree does not indicate expert knowledge in postanesthesia care.
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