While providing wound care, the nurse skips a step and does not cleanse the wound before applying a new sterile dressing. What action did this nurse make?
a. Crime
b. Summons
c. Malpractice
d. Respondeat superior
ANS: C
C. Malpractice is a breach of duty that arises from the relationship between the patient and the health care worker. A. A crime is an action taken by an individual against society. B. A summons is a notice to defendants that they are being sued. D. Respondeat superior means that an employer may also become liable for the acts or omissions of its employees.
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a. apricots and peaches. b. chocolate milk. c. applesauce and milk. d. bananas and rice.
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a. Discontinue the IV therapy immediately and place the patient in shock position. b. Hold the next dose and notify the prescriber immediately. c. Discontinue the IV therapy and restart it at a different site. d. Discontinue the drug and maintain the IV access.
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