The state regulatory agency may impose a fine on a hospital for which patient safety infraction?
a. Not reporting a patient's change in condition
b. Physical abuse to patient by staff
c. Not documenting pain management
d. Not feeding a confused patient
B
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A Does not require state investigation.
B Physical abuse of a patient would be investigated by a state regulatory agency.
C Does not require state investigation.
D Does not require state investigation.
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