Which situation supports the charge of malpractice against a professional nurse?
1. A failure on the part of the nurse to allay a patient's fears about an upcoming procedure
2. A failure on the part of the nurse to ensure that patients only received care for which they could pay
3. A failure on the part of the nurse to establish a therapeutic relationship with the patient
4. A failure on the part of the nurse to exercise reasonable and prudent care in treating a patient
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Rationale: There is no standard of care that says the nurse should allay all a patient's fears. This may be impossible.
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1. Elbow restraint to the right arm 2. Elbow restraint to the left arm 3. Mitt restraint to the right hand 4. Wrist restraint to the left arm
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