Which of the following is classified as a patient behavior accident?
a. The patient sustained burns while smoking in the bathroom.
b. The patient was given the wrong medication by a nurse.
c. The patient fell while being transferred from the bed to the chair.
d. The patient received a shock from electrocautery during surgery.
A
Patient behavior accidents occur when the patient's behavior or actions precipitate the accident, such as by smoking in the bathroom. Therapeutic procedure accidents occur during the delivery of medical or nursing interventions, such as medication errors and patient falls. Equipment accidents result from the malfunction or improper use of medical equipment, such as electrocution and fire.
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