A nurse is working in the surgical recovery unit and is caring for a patient who is still under anesthesia. She notes that the patient's oxygen level is 82% on room air. What would the nurse be guilty of if she were to withhold oxygen from this patient?
a. Commission of an act
b. Nothing, because the patient will naturally recover from the anesthesia
c. Professional negligence
d. Assault and battery
ANS: C
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Fill in the blank with correct word.
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