Which of the following actions can a nurse safely take without risk of liability?
A) Questioning a doctor's written orders for medication
B) Permitting a volunteer to move a patient
C) Using a blood pressure cuff that is sometimes sticking
D) Asking a family member to deliver routine medication to a patient's room
A
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Under the doctrine of respondent superior, various types of actions can create risks of liability for supervising nurses, including allowing incompetent persons to deliver care, using improperly functioning equipment, or assigning tasks to unqualified staff members. Questioning orders for medication, however, may be appropriate if the nurse has any doubts or questions about accuracy or advisability of the order.
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